§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many representations he has received(a) in favour of and (b) against issuing needles for insulin-injecting pens on prescription to diabetics during the current session; and if he will make a statement;
616W(2) when he intends to provide needles for insulin-injecting pens on prescription for diabetics; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythIn the current session there have been I I representations in favour of the issue of needles for insulin injecting pens on prescription to diabetics. Where such needles are considered by a consultant to be clinically necessary, they can be obtained free of charge through the hospital service.
The wider availability of needles for insulin injecting pens on prescription will be considered when the evaluation of the specification and costs, presently being carried out by the Department of Health on behalf of all health departments, is completed.