David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health if there are any alternative omega 3 triclyceride products available to medical card holders free of charge under the GMS scheme since the recent removal of a drug, Omacor, from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40499/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens.

There are no alternative Omega-3 triglyceride products available under the Community Drugs Scheme. However, these products are available over the counter.