Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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388. To ask the Minister for Health the cost in 2020 of the GMS prescription charges for over 70 years being reduced by 50 cent to €1; and the full-year cost of same. [41898/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As part of Budget 2020 I made a number of announcements in relation to reducing the cost of medicines for individuals and families. These measures are in line with commitments given in the Programme for Partnership government and under Sláintecare.

From the 1st July 2020 prescription charges will be reduced by 25% for all medical card holders.

The cost to reduce the charge to €1.00 with a monthly cap of €10, for over 70s is expected to cost €7m in 2020. The full year cost of this measure is estimated at €12m.

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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389. To ask the Minister for Health the cost in 2020 of the GMS prescription charges being reduced by 50 cent to €1.50 per item for persons under 70 years of age; and the four-year cost of same. [41899/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As part of Budget 2020 I made a number of announcements in relation to reducing the cost of medicines for individuals and families. These measures are in line with commitments given in the Programme for Partnership government and under Sláintecare.

From the 1st July 2020 prescription charges will be reduced by 25% for all medical card holders.

The cost to reduce the charge to €1.50 with a monthly cap of €15, for under 70s is expected to cost €7m in 2020.

The full year cost, as clarified with the Deputy, of this measure is estimated at €12m.