Dara Calleary
Ceist:1064. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when a cancer drug, Vismodegib, will be added to the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34175/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 September 2014
Ceisteanna (1064, 1065)
Michelle Mulherin
Ceist:1065. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding approval of Vismodegib (details supplied); if he will temporarily approve it as an interim measure while the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics continues its negotiations with the supplier-manufacturer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34181/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1064 and 1065 together.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.