Results 101-120 of 204 for drugs speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (15 Dec 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 423. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who reach the annual limit €1,728 of the Drugs Payment Scheme, the number of persons who met the previous limits of €1,584 in 2012, and €1,440 in 2011; the average annual spend per household on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45007/15]

Prisons Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and culture within institutions must be closely monitored. The report of the Inspector of Prisons, Mr. Justice Michael Reilly, referred to a lack of attention to human rights and the prevalence of drugs within St. Patrick's Institution, both of which are unacceptable. I commend the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Department for the recent investment in Cork Prison. City...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I would like to ask a question about the increase in high-tech drugs. Has the renegotiation of the drugs deal with representatives of the pharmaceutical sector commenced? Has it concluded or where does it stand? The Minister referred earlier to drug costs and the use of high-tech drugs. He might comment on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Procurement Practices for the Purchase of Hospital Supplies and Equipment: Beacon Hospital and Health Service Executive (23 Jul 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., which represents 13% of the health service budget. A 10% reduction in procurement expenditure will result in a saving of approximately €160 million, which is equivalent to the combined cost of the drug payment scheme and long-term illness scheme, which is €157 million. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Expenditure (9 Jun 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 697. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of the drugs payment scheme; the annual savings that have been made in each budget over the past six years, through changes in the threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21619/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 May 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 306. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the public consultation he commenced, regarding easier access to rescue drugs in emergencies, including epipens adrenaline, salbutamol, glucagon, naloxone, and glyceryl trinitrate; when consultation will be complete; when actions will be taken following the consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19355/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Drug Addiction and Recovery Models: Discussion (26 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and cause unnecessary disturbance on staff members' headsets. We had an episode last Tuesday evening with some type of mobile device. At this meeting, the first of several, we will examine drug addiction and recovery models. I welcome Professor Joe Barry, chair of population health medicine, Trinity College Dublin; Mr. Tom O'Brien, addiction services manager, Health Service Executive;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Holmes on the general scheme of the public health (alcohol) Bill. I apologise to our witnesses for the delay in beginning. We held our first meeting last Thursday on the cost of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals in Ireland. The stakeholders at that session included representatives from the IPU and the pharmaceutical industry. We also heard from Professor Colum Dunne from UL. A...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to ask about the availability of the Fampyra drug. We had the community pharmacists here last week to discuss mail orders, so is there any news on that issue?

Message from Seanad (11 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Seanad Éireann has passed the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2015, without amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: There has been significant public comment on and interest in the relatively high cost of prescription drugs, the affordability of high-tech drugs to treat rare diseases and the rate of penetration of generic drugs in Ireland. Historically, the cost of branded pharmaceuticals has been considerably higher in Ireland. At various stages the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I will ask two questions of Ms Maher or Mr. O'Loughlin. What is the witnesses' opinion on the delivery of drugs to patients via alternative means, for example, the Internet and mail order pharmacies? Will they comment on the issue of overprescribing? Deputy Byrne made a good point. It would be remiss of us not to compliment the local pharmacists in our communities who provide a sterling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...? Have questions arisen about it continuing? On the point made by Senator Colm Burke, people who visit my clinic and my office in Cork which is a very small place use the term "mockya drugs". I have come across individuals who will refuse to purchase an alternative drug because it is not what they are used to taking. Perhaps there is a need for everyone involved to consider how the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...fairness to the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, Alexion is not one of its members. Senator John Crown has made a good argument on what is perceived to be the high cost of high-tech drugs. Notwithstanding the different composition of these drugs, the costs seem particularly high from a layperson's perspective. The Health Service Executive was forced to backtrack on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: This is our second session on the cost of prescription drugs in Ireland. I welcome Mr. Shane O'Sullivan, chief executive of Healthwave; Mr. Martin Gallagher, chair, and Mr. Michael Cullen, vice chair, of the Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Ireland; Mr. Jim Hannon, CEO of Clonmel Healthcare; and Professor Colum Dunne, foundation chair and director of research of the graduate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: In his presentation Mr. O'Sullivan referred a number of drugs for breast cancer and other illnesses. Are the savings made on generic drugs or branded drugs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: What happens to the drugs if the delivery man arrives at Mrs. Murphy's house and she is not there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...there is a sense of fear and trepidation. This is borne out in the survey. If doctors did not accede to their patients' requests and decided, as Senator Crown suggested, to prescribe specific drugs, could it be done? An issue arises with regard to the patient's confidence and trust in the doctor but, as Senator Crown stated, there is probably no appreciable difference in the medication...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cost of Prescription Drugs: Discussion (5 Mar 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...from all four witnesses. They have helped us in considering how we can improve the implementation of reference pricing and generic substitution to benefit patients and reduce the cost of drugs. We appreciate their investment and the jobs they have created but, wearing our public health hat, we also want to reduce the cost of pharmacy bills to the State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (12 Feb 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I should point out that in the coming weeks the committee will undertake work on the cost of drugs and hi-tech medicines.