§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance his Department issues to general practitioners prescribing drugs to the elderly; and if he will make a statement. [2791]
§ Mr. MaloneAdvice on prescribing issues, including prescribing for elderly patients, is available to general practitioners from a variety of sources. Publications funded by the Department include the British National Formulary, which is regularly updated and provides advice for all doctors on the choice of suitable drugs, and the "MeReC Bulletin", which provides prescribing advice to all general practitioners. Copies of the British National Formulary are available in the Library. Copies of the "MeReC Bulletin" will be placed in the Library shortly.