Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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633. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown on the cost of a packet of branded Xanax which is generic alprazolam, of branded Lipitor which is generic atorvastatin calcium, of branded Nexium which is generic esomeprazole, under the headings, ex-factory price that is manufacturer's costs, distributors / wholesalers costs, and retail costs; if he will provide a comparable breakdown on the costs of the same tablets, branded and generic, in all other European Union countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14873/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The 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, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.