Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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792. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who were dispensed Roaccutane here as per Health Service Executive records each year between its authorisation on 19 April 1983 and 2005; if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30699/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the GMS and Community Drugs Schemes. Only data on the number of prescriptions dispensed for Roaccutane under the GMS and Community Drugs Schemes can be provided by the HSE.

This matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.