Written answers
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Department of Health
Medicinal Products Availability
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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663. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drugs refund scheme does not cover medication or the special food requirments for patients with dyspahgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24224/13]
Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The following products for the preparation of thickened foods are currently available for the treatment of dysphagia on the GMS and community drug schemes:
| ^^ | Products |
|---|---|
| 81927 | CLINUTREN THICKENER 300 G. PACK |
| 82236 | INSTANT CAROBEL 135 G. PACK |
| 82249 | NUTILIS POWDER PACK 300 G. |
| 83039 | NUTILIS POWDER PACK 670 G. |
| 81109 | NUTILIS POWDER SACHETS 12 G. |
| 81512 | RESOURCE THICKEN UP 4.5 G. SACHET 75 |
| 82848 | THICK & EASY 225 G. PACK |
| 81936 | THICK & EASY 9 G. SACHET 100 SACHET |
| 83191 | VITAQUICK 300 G. PACK |
The HSE does not reimburse commercially produced, pre-thickened foods on the GMS and community drug schemes.
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