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Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Medicinal Products (29 Feb 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: 8. To ask the Minister for Health if the new drug, Veoza, can be made available on the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/24]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Medicinal Products (29 Feb 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: There are women who are cancer survivors who are not able to use hormone-based drugs during menopause. The new drug, Veoza, offers a non-hormone option to them but the cost is prohibitive. Can this drug be made available to them on the drugs payment scheme?

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Medicinal Products (29 Feb 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: I first wish to acknowledge that significant work has been done on women's health across a range of different services. That is very positive. I refer to IVF, gynaecological services, for example, in Cork, and menopause clinics. This measure would complement the great effort that has been advanced through menopause clinics. A small number of people are involved in this and they have very...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Medicinal Products (29 Feb 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: It is widely expected that by approximately April, this drug will become available to market and people will be able to access it. The timing on this is therefore highly sensitive. It would be great to have it available on the DPS right from the start. There is another very significant aspect to which I wish to draw the Minister’s attention. Aside from the shock of receiving a...