Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2016

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Questions (277)

Michael McGrath

Question:

277. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a particular medicine (details supplied) is not included in the general medical services scheme or the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34371/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.