Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Ceisteanna (762)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

762. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when it is planned to make a drug (details supplied) available to children and adults suffering from spinal muscular atrophy; the estimated number of sufferers here of this condition between children and adults, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1445/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.