Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that monthly packages put together by drug companies typically only contain enough for 28 days; if this is as a result of an agreement with her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35715/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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There is no legislation or agreement that deals with the quantity of prescription tablets to be included in a monthly pack. This is at the discretion of the marketing authorisation holders. The standard industry practice across Europe is for prescription tablets to be packaged in sizes of 28, as this number has been found to be convenient for patients.