§ Mr. AlexanderTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many drug information pharmacists are employed by regional, district and family health services authorities; and at what annual cost.
§ Dr. MawhinneyTwo hundred and twenty-eight drug information pharmacists are employed by regional and district health authorities and by national health service trusts. This includes those working part time. Information on costs is not collected centrally. Pharmacists employed by family health service authorities generally hold the post of pharmaceutical adviser rather than drug information pharmacist.
Source: "Directory of Hospital Pharmacists Engaged in Information Work"—1992 edition. Compiled by North West Thames regional drug information centre.