Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will publish the finding of the group report, chaired by Dr Michael Barry, to achieve cost savings in the prescribing of drugs and medicines under the GMS; the impact this will have on cost-saving oral nutritional supplements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45619/08]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if discussions have been held with doctors' representatives on the use of generic drugs in view of recommendations (details supplied); if the user of more generic drugs in hospitals will also be pursued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45509/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 108 together.

Three representatives from the Irish Medical Organisation were appointed to the group established under the chairmanship of Dr. Michael Barry to develop recommendations for good practice which aim to secure safe and effective prescribing for patients while maximising the potential for economy in the use of public funds.

Hospital prescribing and the use of oral nutritional supplements, amongst other matters, were considered as part of the process.

I have received the report from Dr. Barry, and I am having it examined in my Department. It is my intention to publish the report on completion of this examination.