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Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Questions (945)

Joe Cooney

Question:

945. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the reasons the drug acarizax is not included in either the medical card scheme or the drugs payment scheme; if she will consider the inclusion of the drug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17057/26]

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Written answers

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

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