Written answers

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Department of Health

Prescriptions Charges

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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501. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 205 of 4 May 2017 and 777 of 6 September 2019, the consideration being given to the issue raised (details supplied); his views on whether urgent action is required to address the issue; the timeframe for recommendations to be made in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44505/19]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the issue arising where a prescribed dosage requiring different medication strengths results in separate prescription charges. I am advised by the HSE that this is due to technical issues in relation to the pharmacy claiming process and that a solution will be considered in the context of IT developments in this area.

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