Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of the very high cost of vaccines. It was raised with me yesterday by visitors to Leinster House. The Covid and flu vaccines for the target groups are all now being provided free at the point of delivery. The shingles vaccine is something we can look at. The Deputy mentioned people going into the chemist with a prescription. We could look at including the vaccine under the drugs payment scheme, which would cap the monthly cost at €80. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I am aware of it and it is something we are seeking to address within the broader move to reduce costs for patients.

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