Medicinal Products Prices

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017

Thursday, 13 July 2017

Questions (616)

John Brassil

Question:

616. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of medicines that have had their price reduced as of 1 July 2017 with reference to the framework agreement on the supply and pricing of medicines; the details of each medicine; and the extent of the price cut. [33879/17]

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.