§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the criteria for transferring prescription-only medicines to over-the-counter purchases.
§ Mr. SackvillePatient safety is the criterion which determines whether or not a medicine can be released from prescription control. Prescription control is determined by the provisions in section 58A of the Medicines Act 1968, which implements EC directive 92/26.