Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (477)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

477. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a company (details supplied) for the FreeStyle Libre to be considered by the HSE for inclusion on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11242/17]

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.