Written answers
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Department of Health
Medicinal Products Availability
Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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442. To ask the Minister for Health the reason lutein omega 3 was taken off the medical card list in view of the fact that medical card holders now have to pay €21.50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16009/17]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
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