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Medical Card Drugs Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (891)

James Browne

Question:

891. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to include vitamin injections as part of medical card cover when the injections are prescribed by a doctor for medical reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35133/19]

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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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