Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

553. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that low dose naltrexone is not covered under the medical card or hardship scheme and that this is used to treat long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44971/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.