§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps she proposes to take in connection with the action of the International Chemical Company in advising retail pharmacists not to support the proposals of her Department to limit the size of packs and display methods of analgesics, against the advice of the Pharmaceutical Society.
§ Dr. OwenMy Department has recently invited comments on proposals to bring Part III of the Medicines Act 1968 fully into operation. The proposals are based on recommendations by the Medicines Commission, including recommendations on pack size and display methods of analgesics, and will be reviewed in the light of comments made. The proposed pack size restriction does not apply to analgesics sold or supplied by retail pharmacists. I have received no comments from this company.