Written answers

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Department of Health

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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139. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the octuvite lutein macushield tablet is no longer available under the general medical services scheme for persons over 60 years of age; his plans to reinstate the tablets onto the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9915/19]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon 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.

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