Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
849. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Health if any progress is being made to make the cariban medication free for pregnant women suffering from morning sickness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52009/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of Budget 2023, I announced €32.2 million in funding for Women’s Health Initiatives in 2023, to include dedicated funding for Cariban. The dedicated funding for Cariban will help women who experience hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness, during pregnancy.
The HSE asked the Medicines Management Programme to examine the appropriateness and feasibility of a patient specific arrangement for the product. The HSE Medicines Management Programme assessment for Cariban has now been completed, and their recommendations will be followed in providing access to patients. Cariban will be funded from January 1st 2023
