AQW 5458/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health what plans he has to increase the funding for Palforzia, to enable increased access to the drug for children with severe nut allergies.

Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 5 February 2024

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Tabled
5 February 2024
Answer due by
20 February 2024
Answered
12 February 20247 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Officers within the Department and its SPPG remain committed to the introduction of a local service to provide Palforzia to patients within Northern Ireland. Work is ongoing to agree the most appropriate service delivery model for Northern Ireland. In the interim the regime is available on case by case basis for eligible patients in line with the Department’s endorsed guidance.

Official sources