HC Deb 19 March 1968 vol 761 cc55-6W
60. Mr. Archer

asked the Minister of Health whether he will make provision on prescription forms for drugs within the National Health Service, for the doctor to indicate whether the container is to be clearly labelled with the name and strength of the drug, and ensure that chemists comply with the indication.

Mr. Snow

Any alteration of the present convention governing the labelling of dispensed medicines is a matter for the medical and pharmaceutical professions in the first instance. My right hon. Friend is considering the implication of the statement recently issued by the Pharmaceutical Society.