Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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382. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Thiamine is not available free under the medical card scheme in circumstances in which it is prescribed by a general practitioner or hospital consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37017/18]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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383. To ask the Minister for Health the reason medication for B12 deficiency is not available free to those with a medical card in circumstances in which it is prescribed by a medical practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37018/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 and 383 together.

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.