Medical Card Drugs Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016

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Tuesday, 18 October 2016

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Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

511. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug cipramil is not on the medical card system and only the generic version is (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30795/16]

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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.

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