Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Ceisteanna (212)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

212. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to include the Omnipod tubeless, wireless insulin patch pump on the list of approved Insulin pumps that have been added to the Insulin Pump and Transmitter Pricing Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52097/22]

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.