HC Deb 26 March 1964 vol 692 cc172-3W
Mr. G. Johnson Smith

asked the Minister of Health why steps have not so far been taken to recommend the withdrawal of tranylcypromine, which has already been withdrawn in the United States.

Mr. Lubbock

asked the Minister of Health why the drug tranylcypromine has not been withdrawn from use, in view of the fact that it is no longer employed in the United States of America because of the dangers involved.

Mr. Braine

Because the Committee on Safety of Drugs did not so advise. The Committee has warned doctors of a number of possible adverse reactions, including those noted in America, and suggested some useful precautions.

DEATHS OF CHILDREN AGED UNDER 5 YEARS CAUSED BY ACCIDENTAL SUFFOCATION ENGLAND AND WALES 1958–1962
Year I.C.D. No Cause Total
1958 E.921 Inhalation and ingestion of food … 214
E.922 Inhalation and ingestion of other object … 22
E.924 Accidental mechanical suffocation in bed and cradle … 172
E.925 Accidental mechanical suffocation in other and unspecified circumstances … 10
Total … 418
1959 E.921 … 199
E.922 … 16
E.924 … 134
E.925 … 12
Total … 361
1960 E.921 … 206
E.922 … 17
E.924 … 129
E.925 … 8
Total … 360
1961 E.921 … 253
E.922 … 9
E.924 … 117
E.925 … 16
Total … 395
1962 E.921 … 269
E.922 … 14
E.924 … 153
E.925 … 33
Total … 469
Notes
(1) I.C.D. = International Classification of Diseases.
(2) Figures are not available for non-accidental deaths by suffocation.

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