Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy very much for his question. Some concerns have been raised about shortages of medicines. This is a feature of modern health systems worldwide and a global health problem. I know this can cause stress and anxiety for patients and pharmacists. Regarding the specific issue raised by the Deputy concerning Ozempic, I will get a written response for him. I do not want to comment on the other issue he raised, but I understand the perspective he is coming from. If people need medication and are prescribed it by their GP, it is very important that they are able to access it from a pharmacy.

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