Martin Ferris
Ceist:433. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the improvement in the condition of Cystic Fibrosis patients who are treated with a new drug Kalydeco. [40317/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 25 September 2012
Ceisteanna (433, 434)
Martin Ferris
Ceist:434. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when he will license Kalydeco in order that Cystic Fibrosis sufferers may be treated with the drug. [40318/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 434 together.
The HSE has recently received an application for Kayldeco's inclusion under the Community Drugs Scheme. In accordance with normal procedures, The National Centre for Pharmoeconomics will be conducting a Health Technology Assessment on the product before any reimbursement decision is made by the HSE.