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Thu 11 Nov 2002PDs suggest only cheaper drugs be reimbursedThe Progressive Democrats have put forward a radical new plan which, it is claimed, may save the State up to €30 million a year on the cost of prescription medicines.Junior Health Minister Mr Tim O'Malley TD has proposed that only cheaper, generic drugs should be reimbursed under the Drug Payment Scheme (DPS).