Drugs Payment Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Ceisteanna (753)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

753. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the decisions taken by the senior leadership team of the HSE at its monthly sittings relating to drugs reimbursement in 2019 and to date in 2020; the recommendations issued by the drugs group of the HSE to the team on same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17339/20]

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.