Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for providing time for this Topical Issue on the urgent need for accessible and affordable medical care for those suffering from hyperemesis. The women's health task force and the medicines management programme were recently tasked with finding a solution when it comes to the treatment of hyperemesis with the drug Cariban. Cariban is the first stage in the treatment algorithm for hyperemesis in our national guidelines but it is unlicensed in Ireland and unavailable for reimbursement, with treatment costing more than €3,000 in some cases over the course of a pregnancy. Yesterday some welcome news was reported from the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party meeting. I would very much like to hear the detail of what was proposed and the impact this will have for those suffering with the condition.

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