Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 March 2017

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Ceisteanna (219)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

219. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when he expects the HSE to make a decision regarding the addition of the diabetes flash monitoring device, FreeStyle Libre, to the reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15881/17]

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.