Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2018

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Questions (339)

John Brassil

Question:

339. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if Melatonin will be made available under the medical card scheme for children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13584/18]

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.