3199. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reports (details supplied); the policy governing such circumstances; whether patients should incur additional costs arising solely from medicine shortages outside of their control; whether her Department and the HSE will review these arrangements to ensure that equivalent medicines supplied are covered under the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60398/26]

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3199. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reports (details supplied); the policy governing such circumstances; whether patients should incur additional costs arising solely from medicine shortages outside of their control; whether her Department and the HSE will review these arrangements to ensure that equivalent medicines supplied are covered under the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60398/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Medicinal Products

   3199. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reports (details supplied); the policy governing such circumstances; whether patients should incur additional costs arising solely from medicine shortages outside of their control; whether her Department and the HSE will review these arrangements to ensure that equivalent medicines supplied are covered under the drugs payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60398/26]

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