Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2024
524. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to concerns in relation to delays to the medicinal products seventh schedule in the context of the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39763/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health has received an extensive policy proposal from The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) to make additions to:
• Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, also known as the medicinal products Seventh Schedule
• Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2015, containing the Tenth Schedule
This proposal is to add thirty-three medications to the Seventh Schedule and two medications to the Tenth Schedule.
The Department is currently considering the policy proposals in the PHECC application, as well as related health service policy considerations.
It is vital that any amendments to national legislation are undertaken on the basis that the Department and the Minister for Health are clear about the impact of the changes being requested by The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, including what the consequences those practice changes may have on service delivery. On conclusion of the assessment and on Ministerial sign off, any legislative amendments that may be required to the seventh and tenth schedules can be undertaken.
