asked the Minister for Health if he will state whether local health authorities are liable for the cost of streptomycin treatment administered to patients who are otherwise being maintained by them in a voluntary hospital; and, if so, whether the local health authority will be recouped for cost of such treatment by his Department.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Streptomycin Treatment.
Local authorities were informed on the 15th November that they may pay the actual cost of streptomycin up to ten grammes per patient, or in excess of ten grammes per patient where approved by the Medical Research Council. This charge is additional to the capitation charge payable in respect of patients sent by local authorities for treatment in voluntary hospitals and sanatoria.
The cost of such streptomycin will rank for recoupment from the Health Services Grant.