§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to remove antiseptic lozenges and sprays from the list of drugs that can be prescribed on the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are now consulting the professions and the industry on the introduction of a limited list of drugs along the lines outlined by my right hon. Friend on 8 November at column 226–8. The Government will consider any suggestions made during consultation for limited lists in other therapeutic categories but we do not at present have any plans to extend the scheme in this way.