Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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96. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of negotiations of pharmaceutical supply contracts on behalf of the State and the Health Service Executive. [10627/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Most drugs, medicines and consumable appliances which are paid for by the HSE are supplied to patients through over 1,800 community pharmacies who, in turn, purchase them from wholesalers or, to a lesser extent, directly from drug manufacturers, therefore the HSE is not involved in these supply contract negotiations.

The HSE is however involved in contract negotiations for the supply of drugs under the High Tech Drugs Arrangements. As the HSE is responsible for the administration of the High Tech Drugs Arrangements this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a response within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.