Written answers

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Department of Health

Medicinal Products

Photo of Patricia RyanPatricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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208. To ask the Minister for Health the reason sertaline is no longer available on medical card to the most vulnerable people with mental health needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15727/23]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (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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