Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North-Central, Fianna Fail)
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175. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider increasing the dosage threshold for the treatment of type ii diabetes mellitus (details supplied) to 2 mg, bringing Ireland in line with neighbouring jurisdictions, as currently reimbursement support in Ireland is available for the licensed indication and dosage including and up to 0.25 mg/0.5 mg/1 mg strength providing a four-week supply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37990/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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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 and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.