Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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120. To ask the Minister for Health the reimbursement status of the drug Fasenra (benralizumab); if it has been discussed by the HSE drugs leadership group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9860/19]

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 pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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121. To ask the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on the reimbursement of the drug Fasenra (benralizumab) by the HSE drugs leadership group; when he expects it to be made available to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9861/19]

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 pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.