Prescription Charges

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Ceisteanna (169)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

169. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the approximate cost of reducing prescription charges to €2 per item and reducing the monthly maximum payment for prescription charges to €15 and €10, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36229/14]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility 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.