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Poll: Should the HSE cover the cost of Viagra?

The HSE has spent €57 million on prescription drugs to help with erectile dysfunction in the last six years.

FIGURES IN A number of the newspapers today reveal the HSE has spent more than €57 million in the last six years on prescription drugs to help men who are suffering from erectile dysfunction.

Since 2009, the health service footed the bill for 167 million pills, mainly for medical card holders.

We want to know what you think: Should the HSE cover the cost of Viagra?


Poll Results:

No (4837)
Yes (3716)
I'm not sure (674)

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