1802. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to shortages of certain medications in Ireland in particular some brands of HRT; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these shortages are creating an inequality between those on medical cards who are restricted to ordering one month's supply at a time and persons with private prescriptions who can order six months medication at a time, disadvantaging those on medical cards in circumstances in which there are shortages; if this inequality will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1872/22]

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1802. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to shortages of certain medications in Ireland in particular some brands of HRT; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these shortages are creating an inequality between those on medical cards who are restricted to ordering one month's supply at a time and persons with private prescriptions who can order six months medication at a time, disadvantaging those on medical cards in circumstances in which there are shortages; if this inequality will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1872/22]

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