Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
1261. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce a disposal of unused medicines properly, DUMP, scheme through local pharmacies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15733/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra1292. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will arrange for the HSE to put in place a national medicines recycling programme known as DUMP in accordance with the proposal made by a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15941/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1261 and 1292 together.
The HSE have never organised a national 'Disposal of Unused Medicines Properly' campaign through Community Pharmacies.
As with any proposal that would have an impact on HSE expenditure, it would require it to be carefully considered in the context of available resources and scoped appropriately.
The HSE would anticipate that any future discussions with the Irish Pharmacy Union in relation to a nationwide approach to better medication management, would include appropriate disposal arrangements for unused medicines.
