1848. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health if she will address the ongoing shortage of salbutamol nebuliser solution in community pharmacies; the actions being taken by the HSE, the Medicines Management Programme and the HPRA to stabilise supply; the expected timeframe for restoration of normal availability; the clinical guidance being issued to prescribers and pharmacists regarding safe alternatives or substitution protocols; and if she will ensure that vulnerable patients such as (details supplied) who rely on nebulised salbutamol for COPD or asthma relief are prioritised for access where clinically indicated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58812/25]

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1848. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health if she will address the ongoing shortage of salbutamol nebuliser solution in community pharmacies; the actions being taken by the HSE, the Medicines Management Programme and the HPRA to stabilise supply; the expected timeframe for restoration of normal availability; the clinical guidance being issued to prescribers and pharmacists regarding safe alternatives or substitution protocols; and if she will ensure that vulnerable patients such as (details supplied) who rely on nebulised salbutamol for COPD or asthma relief are prioritised for access where clinically indicated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58812/25]

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