asked the Minister for Health if he will take action to end the avoidable waste and considerable financial loss to the community caused by the fact that contractors for medical supplies to the various dispensaries continue to supply certain medicines in most unsuitable containers which result in rapid deterioration of the contents.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Medicine Containers.
I am aware that certain drugs are at present supplied in containers which are not quite suitable. This is due to the inability of contractors to obtain prompt supplies in sufficient quantities of the type of container specified under their contracts. There has been an improvement recently and it is hoped that suitable containers or substitutes therefor will be available in adequate quantities in the near future.