Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the prescription charge should be applied twice to the same medication (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3049/11]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Section 59 of the Health Act 1970, as amended by the Health (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2010, provides for a charge of €0.50 per item supplied to medical card holders by community pharmacists. The charges are subject to a cap of €10 per month for each person or family.