Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
637. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the latest figures for State spending on prescriptions of specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors for persons under 18 years of age; the number of persons under 18 according to the latest data that are currently prescribed SSRIs and SNRIs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22359/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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 you.
If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
