Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Questions (407)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

407. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health the way in which savings will be passed on to the family of a person (details supplied) who has been awarded a licence from his Department to import medicinal cannabis, thereby no longer requiring their previous medication which was provided through their medical card; if the person qualifies for the drugs payment scheme in view of the fact medicinal cannabis is not covered by their medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7179/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In order for a product to be supplied on the community drugs schemes, the supplier must apply to the HSE for reimbursement approval and the product must meet published criteria, including a marketing authorisation.

Marketing authorisation addresses a number of areas such as quality and safety. The product in question does not have a marketing authorisation.