Drugs (Use-by Dates) (Hansard, 30 June 1993)

HC Deb 30 June 1993 vol 227 c548W 548W

§ Ms Primarolo
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance she has issued to hospitals as to the use of drugs after their use-by date.

§ Dr. Mawhinney
The Department has issued guidelines on the safe and secure handling of medicines which contains guidance requiring hospital staff to return all out of date drugs or medicines to the pharmacy for disposal. Copies of the guidance will be placed in the Library.

§ Ms Primarolo
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what evidence she has of hospitals using drugs which are past their use-by date; and if she will make a statement.

§ Dr. Mawhinney
None.