Medicinal Products Licensing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017

Thursday, 13 April 2017

Questions (247)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

247. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the HSE's negotiations on the provision of a drug (details supplied); if persons that trialled the drug will continue to avail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18921/17]

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.