Medicinal Products Prices

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (454)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

454. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has removed the subsidy for blood test strips; if so, the reason; and the way it is expected that diabetics will be able to afford the strips without subsidisation. [11192/17]

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.