Written answers

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Department of Health

Drugs Payment Scheme Administration

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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742. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medication has been withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in County Kildare after 11 years of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29488/14]

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.

In relation to the individual case raised by the Deputy, the HSE has been asked to investigate the specific issues surrounding this case and respond directly to the Deputy.

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