§ 76. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Health if he will make a further statement on the progress being made in the use of the drug cortisone both for the treatment of rheumatism and for eye inflammation.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithMy right hon. Friend is advised that the time is not yet opportune for giving a considered opinion as to the efficacy of cortisone in the treatment of rheumatism. Controlled investigations, in which the Medical Research Council co-operates, are still continuing.
The efficacy of cortisone in the treatment of certain forms of eye inflammation has now been established and special supplies are being made to appropriate hospitals for this purpose.