Drugs Payment Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Ceisteanna (655)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

655. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a trade drug for gastric reflex being charged €20 extra on the drug payment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32131/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.