Prescription Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Ceisteanna (1030)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

1030. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding payment for medication in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 [1182/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Medical card holders are required to pay a €1.50 charge (per item) for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €19.50 per month for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to patients participating in the Methadone Treatment Scheme.