1133. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has examined the practice of pharmacies charging additional fees for dispensing medications in blister packs where this is clinically required, particularly for older persons with complex medication regimes; whether any guidance or regulation exists governing such charges under the community drug schemes; if consideration is being given to prohibiting or subsidising these charges where clinically necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32791/26]

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1133. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has examined the practice of pharmacies charging additional fees for dispensing medications in blister packs where this is clinically required, particularly for older persons with complex medication regimes; whether any guidance or regulation exists governing such charges under the community drug schemes; if consideration is being given to prohibiting or subsidising these charges where clinically necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32791/26]

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