Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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374. To ask the Minister for Health the pharmaceutical drugs that have had their prices reduced with reference to the framework agreement; the details regarding each drug; the scale of the price deduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22203/18]

Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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375. To ask the Minister for Health the details of pharmaceutical expenditure; the percentage of drugs purchased which are generic; if major savings are being attained by purchasing generic drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22204/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together.

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.