Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Questions (625)

Matt Carthy

Question:

625. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the reason that the new vaccine for shingles is not available on the medical card or the drug payments scheme; if he will review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48130/22]

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.