Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (2001)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

2001. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of the health technology assessment of evusheld; the estimated timeframe for the full technology assessment to be completed; if the Health Technology Assessment, HTA, dossier required by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics has been submitted by the relevant company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44060/22]

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.