Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
768. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2069 of 8 September 2022, if he will undertake to review the guidelines for the sale of codeine products to protect public health given the widespread abuse of the sale of codeine product guidelines depicted on a television programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50316/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is committed to working with relevant stakeholders in fully considering any policy changes that may be required regarding the guidelines and regulations for the sale of codeine containing medicinal products.
Any potential changes must be supported by sufficient evidence. The evolving evidence is being actively monitored by my Department and its agencies who will consider taking any necessary further steps to support the safe and effective use of these medicines.
