§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she has had discussions with the British Medical Association on the need for doctors to advise people taking drugs not to consume alcohol; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. OwenNo. Adverse interactions can occur when alcohol is taken in combination with certain drugs, but it is for the individual doctor to advise each patient in the light of all the relevant facts. More is known about some interactions than others, but the established interactions are referred to in the appropriate literature and should be well known to practising doctors.