HC Deb 13 February 1987 vol 110 c397W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether disposable syringes and needles supplied through the hospital service for diabetic treatment are intended for single use only;

(2) what guidance is given to the hospital service with regard to the proportion of disposable syringes to be supplied for diabetic treatment to the number of injections each requires.

Mr. Newton

It is for consultants to advise their patients on the use best suited to their own condition. Departmental guidance on clinical matters would be inappropriate.

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