HC Deb 10 January 1995 vol 252 c117W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is her Department's current policy on the provision of supplies for the treatment of diabetes.

Mr. Sackville

Human and animal insulin and disposable syringes to dispense it are available on prescription where necessary for the treatment of diabetes.

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if novo pen(a) cartridges and (b) needles used by diabetics are available on prescription.

Mr. Malone

The cartridges of insulin for the novo pen II injection device are available on national health service prescription; the needles that fit them are not.