Medical Card Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (1222)

James Browne

Question:

1222. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders under 18 years of age who are prescribed with anti-depressants in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/17]

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.