Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Questions (330)

James Browne

Question:

330. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the reason the eye medication Macushield has been withdrawn from medical card holders; if a substitute medication will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8247/18]

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.