§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to allow pen needles to be made available on prescription for people with diabetes who require insulin; and if he will make a statement. [4139]
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§ Mr. GalbraithThe Department of Health, on behalf of all the UK Health Departments, evaluates appliances for safety, efficacy and value for money.
The Department of Health is currently considering whether needles for pen injection systems should be prescribable by general practitioners on the National Health Service.