HC Deb 30 October 1992 vol 212 c938W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what specific qualifications must be obtained by a general medical practitioner before he is permitted to dispense pharmaceuticals within England and Wales.

Dr. Mawhinney

In considering applications to dispense, family health services authorities must be satisfied that the doctor is a fully registered medical practitioner and that he is medically qualified, and since 1979 has satisfied the NHS (Vocational Training) Regulations.