Drugs Payment Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (1539)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

1539. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with the HSE regarding the inclusion of the FreeStyleLibre flash glucose monitoring system on the HSE reimbursement list; the analysis that has been carried out by the HSE into the possible reimbursement of the device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14598/21]

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.

Question No. 1540 answered with Question No. 1423.