342. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of generic substitution; if a doctor can dictate on a prescription that a certain medication is to be dispensed if it is felt that this is a more appropriate medication for a specific patient despite there being alternative generic medications; if these patients will have the higher cost met if they are medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3314/15]

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342. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of generic substitution; if a doctor can dictate on a prescription that a certain medication is to be dispensed if it is felt that this is a more appropriate medication for a specific patient despite there being alternative generic medications; if these patients will have the higher cost met if they are medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3314/15]

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