HC Deb 27 October 1998 vol 318 cc119-20W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what levels of dose of(a) Largactil, (b) chloral hydrate, (c) tranquillisers and (d) other neuroleptic drugs are given to women prisoners on (a) admission to prison and (b) discharge from prison. [56056]

Mr. George Howarth

The dose of medication required in any particular case is a matter for the responsible prison doctor to decide in the light of the diagnosis, the assessed clinical needs of the patient and the guidance provided by the British National Formulary.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recommendations are laid down by his Department for the prescribing of(a) Largactil, (b) tranquillisers, (c) chloral hydrate and (d) neuroleptic drugs to prisoners. [56054]

Mr. George Howarth

Prison Service Health Care Standard 9 provides general guidance about prescribing practices, which must comply with legal requirements and conform to relevant professional codes. In prescribing particular drugs, prison doctors would be guided by the assessed clinical need and the information provided by the British National Formulary.

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