HC Deb 21 April 1994 vol 241 c669W
Sir Cranley Onslow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of whether adequate advice is being provided to general practitioners in England and Wales about the treatment of choice in cases of severe allergic reactions; and what steps she is taking to ensure that the necessary equipment is readily available and easy to use.

Mr. Sackville

The next edition of the chief medical officer's update, which goes to all doctors, will include advice on the management of anaphylaxis, particularly in respect of peanuts. The British National Formulary, which is distributed twice a year free of charge to all prescribers, contains a section on anaphylaxis and the treatment available.