HC Deb 12 June 1984 vol 61 c458W
Miss Boothroyd

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the steps his Department is now taking to encourage general practitioners to prescribe generic drugs.

Mr. John Patten

We are considering a number of measures to encourage general practitioners to prescribe cost-effectively, including prescribing drugs by their generic name. An announcement will be made soon.