Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to a request by the Irish Pharmaceutical Union, if she will deregulate certain prescription medicines; if so, the medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17627/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The initiative for the reclassification of medicinal products, from prescription-only to non-prescription, currently rests with the relevant product or marketing authorisation holders. These holders are entitled to make application to the Irish Medicines Board (I.M.B.) at any time in respect of medicinal products that are to be presented in a manner appropriate for sale or supply without a medical prescription. Should an authorisation be granted by the I.M.B. in respect of such a product, any regulatory changes that may be necessary would be introduced in order to facilitate that change.