173. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of the drug, augmentin, in pharmacies here; if he is concerned about the impact this shortage will have on patients, in particular on patients who find augmentin to be the only successful drug in this regard; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that pharmacists are reporting that this drug will not now be available until October 2014; if he will detail the steps being taken to tackle the shortage of this drug and other vital drugs here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43880/13]

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173. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of the drug, augmentin, in pharmacies here; if he is concerned about the impact this shortage will have on patients, in particular on patients who find augmentin to be the only successful drug in this regard; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that pharmacists are reporting that this drug will not now be available until October 2014; if he will detail the steps being taken to tackle the shortage of this drug and other vital drugs here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43880/13]

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