Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2017

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Questions (261)

John Brady

Question:

261. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card holders cannot avail of the drug Antipain on the medical card and therefore have to bear the cost of €38 every three weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4755/17]

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.