1379. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the reason for the withdrawal of the widely used ozempic weight control medication from the drugs payment scheme; if the decision can be overturned, and if not, the alternatives for persons that cannot afford the monthly cost and are not applicable for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22493/20]

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1379. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the reason for the withdrawal of the widely used ozempic weight control medication from the drugs payment scheme; if the decision can be overturned, and if not, the alternatives for persons that cannot afford the monthly cost and are not applicable for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22493/20]

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