§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what reports have been received via the yellow card system regarding women who have been switched from combined oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or gestodene since 18 October 1995; and what assessment the licensing authority has made of such reports. [12978]
§ Mr. Malone[holding answer 8 February 1996]: Ten reports of suspected adverse reactions have been received on yellow cards occurring in women who switched from oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or gestodene since 18 October 1995. These have been assessed by the Medicines Control Agency according to its normal procedures.