HC Deb 19 February 1979 vol 963 cc55-6W
Mr. Tierney

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list in detail the 589 other manifestations of Eraldin (practolol)-induced illnesses, as contained in the answer to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Yardley's question, Official Report, 14 December 1978, column 231.

Mr. Moyle

The 589 references to other manifestations of Eraldin (practolol)-induced illnesses referred to in my reply to my hon. Friend's question on 13 December 1978—[Vol. 960, c. 231–2]—were as follows:

505 references to lacrimal gland disorders
24 to Lupus Erythematosus Syndrome
12 to Abnormal Lupus Erythematosus Test
17 to Pleural Effusion
25 to Pleural Fibrosis
4 to Pulmonary Fibrosis
2 to Fibrosing Alveolitis

Most of these suspected reactions occurred before or during 1974 when a possible association with Eraldin was first recognised.