Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2022

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Ceisteanna (362)

John Paul Phelan

Ceist:

362. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health the amount of the 2021 and 2022 funding for approval of new medicines that was spent on non-oncology orphan medicinal products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50796/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

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