§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress is being made on negotiations to change the current bulk prescription practice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanThe present rules for bulk prescribing and supply need amendment to take account of the replacement of the poisons rules and the Dangerous Drugs Act by later legislation. The Department has consulted interested parties on the changes that would be appropriate. I look primarily to the medical and pharmaceutical professions for progress in this area and will give serious consideration to any proposals agreed between the two professions.