Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (1356)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

1356. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the drug reimbursement applications in cases in which the HSE has decided it will approve in tabular form; the next steps to be taken following such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36906/19]

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.