§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of United States pilot projects allowing pharmacists to prescribe emergency contraception within protocols agreed with local doctors. [43456]
§ Mr. MilburnNo such assessment has yet been made. The review of prescribing, supply and administration of medicines is considering whether and in what circumstances health professionals other than doctors and dentists should be able to prescribe. We await its report later this year and will then consider our response.