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Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Ceisteanna (549)

Ken O'Flynn

Ceist:

549. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has prepared or received any gross and net budget impact analysis in respect of the proposed reimbursement of tirzepatide and semaglutide for diabetes and weight management indications; the estimated annual gross cost to the Exchequer in each of the first five years of potential reimbursement; any estimated downstream cost offsets relating to reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes complications, cardiovascular disease or renal failure; and whether specific provision has been made within Vote 38 for 2026 to accommodate any such reimbursement decision. [15879/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

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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