Written Answers - Medical Cards.Thursday, 7 October 2004 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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197.
Mr. R. Bruton
asked the
Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children
the number of persons covered by medical cards; the percentage of population which this represents; and the [1710]number of prescriptions issued in 2003 and to date in 2004.
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Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney):
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular form below.
| Medical card holders | Population |
|---|---|
| Number of medical card holders — September 2004 | 1,151m |
| Percentage of population | 29.39% |
| Prescriptions | Total number |
|---|---|
| Number of prescriptions for 2003 | 12.243m |
| Number of prescriptions up to May 2004 (latest available) | 5.275m |
[1711]Question No. 198 answered with Question
No. 196.
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