Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
759. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide details regarding the prescribing of antidepressants to patients who are covered under the medical card scheme and the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31852/25]
View answerThe medical decision to prescribe or not prescribe any treatment for an individual patient is strictly a decision for the treating clinician, in consultation with their patient. The Minister for Health has no role in this clinical decision-making process. As this also raises an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
