1194. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that pharmacies have begun imposing a €20 monthly charge for the provision of blister-packed medications; the basis on which this fee is being permitted, given previous indications that the matter was under discussion with his Department; the steps he is taking to prevent the introduction of this charge, which disproportionately affects older, vulnerable and low-income patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10352/26]

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1194. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that pharmacies have begun imposing a €20 monthly charge for the provision of blister-packed medications; the basis on which this fee is being permitted, given previous indications that the matter was under discussion with his Department; the steps he is taking to prevent the introduction of this charge, which disproportionately affects older, vulnerable and low-income patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10352/26]

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