Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (976)

Lisa Chambers

Question:

976. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health if there has been a change in policy for the distribution of medication to persons who receive their monthly prescriptions in blister packs; and the reason monthly prescription holders can only receive blister packs that contain seven days' medication rather than the full months' supply in one visit. [37468/17]

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.