Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Questions (642)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

642. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the costs of reimbursing international normalised-ratio test strips and warfarin therapy machines for those who require warfarin for long-term oral anticoagulant therapy; if his Department will fund these machines and test strips; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26234/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.