362. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if Eltroxin, a medication used to treat thyroid conditions, is subject to parallel exporting, that is being imported into Ireland and then re-exported to other EU states; the reasons this occurs; his views on whether this is contributing to the extreme shortage of its availability; if the Health Service Executives plans to introduce competition and alternative suppliers into this market to ensure continuity of supply for patients into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47357/14]

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362. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if Eltroxin, a medication used to treat thyroid conditions, is subject to parallel exporting, that is being imported into Ireland and then re-exported to other EU states; the reasons this occurs; his views on whether this is contributing to the extreme shortage of its availability; if the Health Service Executives plans to introduce competition and alternative suppliers into this market to ensure continuity of supply for patients into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47357/14]

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