Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2023

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Questions (260)

Denis Naughten

Question:

260. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will approve the payment for low-dose naltrexone prescribed to long Covid patients under the drug payment scheme and the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25357/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.