Healthcare Reimbursement Agreements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (1631)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

1631. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the status of the prospective reimbursement of a drug (details supplied) following the finalisation of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics assessment process; if the HSE has commenced negotiations with the pharmaceutical company; if meetings have been held on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14870/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.