Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Questions (202)

Marian Harkin

Question:

202. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health when duodopa which was approved for reimbursement in February 2020 will be sanctioned for use by patients that urgently need the medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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