John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 584: To ask the Minister for Health when will the MS Drug Gilenya be available on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28006/12]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 604: To ask the Minister for Health the date the MS drug Gilenya will be available on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28182/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 604 together.

The manufacturer of Fingolimod (Gilenya®) has submitted an application to the HSE for the product to be reimbursed through community pharmacies under the High-Tech Drug Scheme. The list of medicinal products provided under the High-Tech Drug Scheme is reviewed on a regular basis. The application in respect of the product in question is currently under consideration.