§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue a distinctive form E.C.10 for use by doctors who prescribe within the National Health Service drugs which have not been passed by the Committee for Safety of Drugs.
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§ Mr. CrossmanI deplore refusal by any firm to submit its products to the Committee on the Safety of Drugs, but I do not think it would be helpful to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue E.C.10 forms in a distinctive colour for use by general practitioners when prescribing drugs which can lead to addiction or dependence.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyI understand that the possible need more readily to distinguish prescriptions for certain drugs of dependence is among the matters being considered by a sub-committee of the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence.