Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Questions (828)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

828. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the existing treatments that are being provided for amyloidosis patients; the way in which these compare against patrisan; and the efficacy of these existing treatments in stopping the progression of amyloidosis. [12848/21]

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.