386. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if the reimbursement dataset specifically covers only current HSE-funded users of FreeStyle Libre; if the health technology assessment review will compare total blood glucose strip usage spend year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39652/19]

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.