Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-11
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Jackie Cahill (FF), Tipperary

I raise the issue of the HSE removing certain medications from the medical card list. One of my constituents is on Allegron, which is a medication for anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, she began to suffer from her condition due to having had an anaesthetic. This woman has very limited means and the product costs her €43 per month. The HSE is consistently taking products off the medical card list. What is the justification for this, and can the decision relating to the medication in question be reversed?

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Sitting date: 2023-05-11