Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 28036-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked why the PCRS does not capture or retain data on the clinical indication associated with medicines reimbursed. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: April 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 28036-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Primary Care Reimbursement Service does not capture or retain data on the clinical indication associated with medicines reimbursed under the general medical services scheme, including salbutamol nebules; and whether there are plans to introduce such data capture to support expenditure oversight and value-for-money assessment.
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