§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the efficacy of new atypical anti-psychotic drugs in the treatment of mental health. [81382]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesAll products that have been licensed will have had their efficacy assessed by the Medicines Control Agency.
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§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will meet mental health groups to discuss the prescribing of atypical anti-psychotic drugs for mental health patients. [81381]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesI am always willing to consider specific requests for meetings with mental health groups.
Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.
§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he has given to health authorities regarding the prescribing of atypical anti-psychotic drugs for mental health patients. [81380]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesWHIN No. (98)13 issued on 1 December 1998 and WHN No. (99)1 issued on 7 January 1999 both related to the withdrawal of the product Serdolect (sertindole). I shall place a copy of these notices in the Library of the House as soon as possible.