Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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296. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the maximum a family or persons cohabiting should pay per month for medicine regardless of financial means. [18622/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The maximum monthly amount which families, including those who are cohabiting, should pay for approved medicines through the community drugs schemes is determined by their eligibility under the Health Acts.

Currently, the limit under the Drugs Payment Scheme is €144 per month for approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain appliances for use by that person or his or her family. Under the General Medical Services scheme, the maximum amount payable is €25 per month in prescription charges. The prescription charge for medical card holders over the age of 70 is €2 per item and the monthly maximum is €20.