Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Thomas Gould - PQ 6463-26
Deputy Gould asked what steps medical card holder should take when a medication is out of stock but an alternative is available. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: January 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy Thomas Gould - PQ 6463-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the steps a patient with a medical card should take in circumstances (whose prescription is not currently available as it is out of stock but alternative similar medication is available but is not covered by the medical card currently is supposed to do).
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