Medical Aids and Appliances

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Questions (841)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

841. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to include the omnipod tubeless wireless insulin patch pump on the list of approved insulin pumps that have been added to the insulin pump and transmitter pricing agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51954/22]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive (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.