439. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug interferon alfa (pegasys) is in short supply and unavailable for those who are living with MPNs; if the drug besremi will be made available under the drug payments scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38531/24]

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.