Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Ceisteanna (386)

Maria Bailey

Ceist:

386. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the freestyle libre glucose monitoring system for persons with diabetes available under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5656/18]

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.