HC Deb 14 March 1972 vol 833 cc64-5W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he is satisfied with the warning on the drug tofranil if taken during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if he is satisfied with the warning on the drug berkomine if taken during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

Literature available to doctors advises that the drugs should only be given to women during pregnancy if there are compelling reasons. The Committee on Safety of Medicines is considering whether any further steps are necessary or desirable.

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