Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Ceisteanna (211)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

211. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the status of the 2021 application to HSE to have the NovoPen 6 and the NovoPen Echo Plus Smart Insulin Pens included for reimbursement on the long-term Illness scheme; the reason this particular application still has not concluded over 12 months after the application was submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52096/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.