Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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19. To ask the Minister for Health if asthma sufferers that have to cease medication during pregnancy can rejoin their medication programme without being penalised in any manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I understand that the medication in question relates to Omalizumab (Xolair), a drug used to treat asthma. The provision of treatment to patients is based on clinical criteria and is a matter for the treating Consultant. Individual patients should consult their GP or treating consultant in relation to their participation in a medication programme.