HC Deb 11 January 1994 vol 235 c111W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representatives she has received on piggyback licensing on the back of generic drugs; what is her charging policy in such instances; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

Applications made under article 4.8.a.i, of directive 65/65/EEC—sometimes known as piggyback applications—are permitted for generic drugs. The application fee, payable on receipt of the application, is presently £2,090. We are not aware of any recent representations about these applications.