Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (1940)

Holly Cairns

Question:

1940. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health his views on making a medication (details supplied) for morning sickness related to pregnancy eligible under the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43802/22]

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.