§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what further representations she has received about arachnoiditis and the use of Depo-Medrone;
(2) if she will make a statement on arachnoidits.
§ Mr. SackvilleWe have received a number of representations about Depo-Medrone and arachnoiditis. Depo-Medrone is licensed for use by certain specified routes of administration only and is not recommended for epidural or spinal administration. If a doctor, however, believes that use of a licensed drug in an unlicensed manner is the only suitable treatment for a patient he or she may supply or administer the drug, having obtained informed consent from the patient.