Robert Troy
Question:670. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will consider establishing a position of chief pharmacy officer within the HSE. [53327/22]
View answerTuesday, 25 October 2022
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The Department of Health recognises the key role of Pharmacy in the Community, and the significant contribution made by this sector to patients and the public.
The Department has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff and they continue to work with key Stakeholders such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the Irish Pharmacy Union to ensure that pharmacy matters come to the fore. Currently there are no active proposals to develop a Chief Pharmacist Role in the Department of Health.
Within the HSE sits the Corporate Pharmaceutical Unit including a Chief Pharmacist who is head of that unit. They interface between the HSE and the Pharmaceutical Industry in relation to medicine pricing and reimbursement applications and the operation of the national pricing framework agreements.