Written answers
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Department of Health
Medical Aids and Appliances
Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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259. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system was not provided to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary with type 1 diabetes; the reason supporting documentation provided on appeal by their diabetes nurse explaining the clinical need for the FreeStyle Libre monitoring system on health and safety grounds was not accepted by primary care reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47468/22]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The HSE has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
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