Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2018

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Ceisteanna (333)

Peadar Tóibín

Ceist:

333. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who were receiving Versatis on the drug payment scheme and the medical card in November 2017; the number of persons removed and still receiving Versatis on these two schemes respectively; and his plans to ensure the return of this drug to persons on these schemes. [13523/18]

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.