Noel Grealish (Galway West, Progressive Democrats)
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Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to make strips for the coaguchek machines available here through the general medical services scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14437/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The current treatment available to patients on anti-coagulation therapy is normally provided in a hospital setting under the supervision of a specialist, or in certain GP clinics with specialist agreement. A small number of patients may be opting to self-test, which is a private matter between them and their doctors. I have no plans to make these testing strips available through the community drugs schemes.