Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 277: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the prescription charges legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40233/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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Since 1 October 2010, medical card holders have been required to pay a 50 cent charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists. The charges are subject to a cap of €10 per month for each person or family.

The implementation and impact of the prescription charges will be kept under constant review.