Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2019

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Ceisteanna (311)

James Browne

Ceist:

311. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of propranolol under the drug payment scheme; if the drug will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38447/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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