Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (1815)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

1815. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of orphan medicinal drugs approved for reimbursement for the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40607/22]

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.