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Dáil

Written answer

Medicinal Products

Summary

The HSE, responsible for medicine reimbursement decisions, has been asked to respond regarding coverage of the specified medication for eosinophilic oesophagitis.

1189. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the reimbursement of a medication (details supplied) for persons suffering with eosinophilic oesophagitis. [64578/26]

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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.

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