Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason people with medical cards may only receive four doses of drugs (details supplied) per month without having to pay the market price of the medicine; the way the figure of four was arrived at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34707/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) and Cialis are licensed in Ireland and reimbursable under the GMS and community drugs schemes. In order to ensure availability for genuine need, but to reduce the possibility of inappropriate usage, the maximum reimbursable level for Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) under all schemes is four tablets per month. This is in accordance with the findings of the Expert Group set up by my Department in October, 1998 to consider arrangements for the supply of Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra). The maximum reimbursable level for Cialis is also four tablets per month.