Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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433. To ask the Minister for Health the reason melatonin is not covered under the medical card; and if he will include it under the next revision of included drugs. [24029/17]

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.

Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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434. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Macushield and Artelac medications are not being made available for medical card holders. [24041/17]

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.