Diabetes Strategy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Questions (2242)

David Cullinane

Question:

2242. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently approved for State-funded and reimbursed for FreeStyle Libre and dexcom; the cost of each; the average cost per person for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20256/21]

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.