Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. My principal issue is that people should get a detailed statement at the end of the month regarding the total cost of the medication, including what refund is coming from the Department. There is a huge lack of knowledge as to what medication is now costing. If one is under the €144 threshold, one knows exactly what it is costing, but if it is over €144, one is not given the information and the pharmacy is not required to give a full detailed statement on the total amount being paid to the pharmacy for the medication. That needs to be changed. I certainly intend to raise this with the Minister when we are discussing the Bill and also at the Committee on Health and Children. I thank the Minister, Deputy Hogan, for his response. It is a matter that needs to be sorted out.