Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update concerning the drugs payment scheme for a family whose teenage boy is on this scheme; and if the whole family is also entitled to this scheme [39831/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €132 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines. In order to qualify for the Drug Payment Scheme, you must be ordinarily resident in Ireland. Persons wishing to register for the scheme must complete a registration form which is available from pharmacies or Local Health Offices.