Written answers

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Department of Health

Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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146. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug Pregabalin is prescribed under the GMS; if so, his views on its misuse; and if his attention has been drawn to adverse outcomes for persons who use it. [39956/17]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

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