Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Questions (370)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

370. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the reason Ocuvite Lutein is no longer available under the general medical services scheme; if he will reinstate Octuvite Lutein on the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39727/17]

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.