Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2023

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Ceisteanna (320)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Ceist:

320. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of EMA-approved orphan drugs that were approved for reimbursement in each of the years 2016 to 2022; the date these drugs were applied for initially, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12035/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.