John O'Mahony
Ceist:584 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Health when will the MS drug Gilenya be available on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28006/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 June 2012
Ceisteanna (489, 490)
Dara Calleary
Ceist:604 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the date the MS drug Gilenya will be available on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28182/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 604 together.
The manufacturer of Fingolimod (Gilenya®) has submitted an application to the HSE for the product to be reimbursed through community pharmacies under the High-Tech Drug Scheme. The list of medicinal products provided under the High-Tech Drug Scheme is reviewed on a regular basis. The application in respect of the product in question is currently under consideration.