HC Deb 22 February 1993 vol 219 cc471-2W
Mr. Renton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health to what degree doctors began prescribing the more expensive anti-ulcer products as an alternative after the selected list scheme was introduced and applied to antacid products in 1985; and if her Department has assessed the total costs to the national health service.

Dr. Mawhinney

Such an estimate, whether relating to the volume or cost of prescriptions, could not be made as information about diagnosis is not included on prescription forms.

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