General Medical Services Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Ceisteanna (1023)

Kevin Humphreys

Ceist:

1023. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug Fosamax for treating osteoporosis is not covered by the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13107/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Fosamax 70mg is on the list of GMS Reimbursable items and available to all under the GMS and other community drugs schemes.