§ 60. Mr. Archerasked the Minister of Health whether he will make provision on prescription forms for drugs within the National Health Service, for the doctor to indicate whether the container is to be clearly labelled with the name and strength of the drug, and ensure that chemists comply with the indication.
§ Mr. SnowAny alteration of the present convention governing the labelling of dispensed medicines is a matter for the medical and pharmaceutical professions in the first instance. My right hon. Friend is considering the implication of the statement recently issued by the Pharmaceutical Society.