Medical Card Drugs Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020

Thursday, 5 March 2020

Ceisteanna (649)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

649. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had their entitlement to medication under the GMS reduced on their diagnoses for Parkinson’s disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3111/20]

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 the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.