HC Deb 18 February 1957 vol 565 c15W
Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Minister of Health what are the composite packages now issued on one prescription; and whether any further composite packages have been proposed by the British Medical Association.

Mr. Vosper

The undermentioned sets of apparatus or dressings, each of which includes two or more articles, may be ordered as one prescription:

  • Atomiser.
  • Colostomy apparatus.
  • Douche.
  • Hypodermic syringe.
  • Smog mask.
  • Multiple pack dressing.
  • Perfusion fittings.
  • Suprapubic belt.
  • Higginson's enema syringe.
  • Urine sugar analysis set.
  • Vaporiser.

In reply to the second part of the Question, I am still awaiting the views of the Association.