Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (486)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

486. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system will be approved under the GMS and long-term illness scheme for use by diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11295/17]

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.