Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (1271)

Colm Burke

Question:

1271. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the number of opioids licensed for use in Ireland that have been dispensed as part of a public drug scheme or in a HSE hospital, psychiatric facility or primary care setting and by a private GP from 2011 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63636/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to the data available in respect of the community drug schemes, as soon as possible.