Medical Card Drugs Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Ceisteanna (511)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

511. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug cipramil is not on the medical card system and only the generic version is (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30795/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.