369. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the inclusion of an emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions under the drugs payment scheme (details supplied). [66170/26]

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.