§ Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from hospital consultants since publication of the limited list advocating a system whereby doctors in clinical charge of a patient may prescribe medications not on the limited list on a named patient basis, in cases where the patient is known to have an intolerance of the equivalent drug on the limited list; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's replies to the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith), and my hon. Friend the380W Member for Berkshire, East (Mr. MacKay) on 12 March at columns 136–138. No hospital consultants can be identified amongst the small number of doctors who have made representations about prescribing medicines not on the selected list.
§ Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what arrangements he proposes to allow the composition of the limited drugs list to be reviewed on a national basis to take account of changes in medical practice or developments in medical knowledge.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Caithness and Sutherland (Mr. Maclennan) on 12 March at column106.