§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what evidence she has as to the multiple use of novopens by diabetics; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyNone.
§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations she has had in favour of the inclusion of novopens for insulin injection on the prescribable list.
§ Dr. MawhinneyWe have received a number of representations on the matter of novopens and the associated special needles. Their inclusion in the general practitioner prescribable list must, like all new additions to the list, be subject to the availability of resources.