Written answers
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Department of Health
Medicinal Products
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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1132. To ask the Minister for Health the reason melatonin is not covered by the medical card or the drug payment scheme; the plans he has, if any, to review this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/23]
Stephen 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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