HC Deb 16 June 1998 vol 314 c164W
Mrs. Browning

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 11 June 1998,Official Report, column 686, if he proposes to make Viagra available by NHS prescription, if marketing authorisation is given in respect of the drug. [46250]

Ms Jowell

As with most drugs, sildenafil (Viagra), if licensed, will be available on National Health Service prescription to meet identified clinical need. We will be considering whether guidance to clinicians or any other action is required. Issues of this kind will in due course be considered under the auspices of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.