Generic Drugs Substitution

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017

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Tuesday, 10 October 2017

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John Brassil

Question:

401. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if he has satisfied himself with the level of uptake of biosimilars here; the percentage usage and or market share of each biosimilar available here relative to its biologic equivalent; if not, the reason this data is not tracked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42999/17]

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Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for the operation and the administration of the community drug schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 402 answered with Question No. 400.

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