Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2022
180. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his Department plans to make cariban available on the drugs repayment scheme or on the medical card in order that women debilitated by hyperemesis can avail of the medication for the duration of their pregnancy if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24999/22]
View answer246. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to ensure that all women can access medication for hyperemesis gravidarium as needed. [25149/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 246 together.
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.
