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Health Service Executive

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2026

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Ceisteanna (397)

Ken O'Flynn

Ceist:

397. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has asked the HSE to provide a written instruction to community pharmacies confirming that eligible medical card holders should not be asked to pay privately for clinically required alternatives, where reimbursement is available through hardship or other mechanisms; if so, the date that instruction issued; and the mechanism for ensuring consistent implementation. [8897/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter and 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, this question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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