Written answers

Tuesday, 1 October 2019

Department of Health

Medicinal Products Availability

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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329. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to withdraw funding for the medication Simponi used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis under the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39347/19]

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 administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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