§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce compulsory(a) methadone and (b) diamorphine prescription training for general practitioners. [88964]
§ Ms BlearsThe Clinical Guidelines, Drug Misuse and Dependence— Guidelines on Clinical Management (1999) clearly outline the role of general practitioners (GPs) in prescribing to drug users. These guidelines are supported by training for GPs. The Royal College of486W General Practitioners has, with Department funding, developed a certificate in drug misuse for primary care practitioners, aimed at accrediting GPs.