NHS Direct (Adverse Drug Reactions)

HC Deb 19 March 2003 vol 401 c848W

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many calls NHS Direct has received from callers reporting adverse drug reactions since 1 January. [102525]

Mr. Lammy

NHS Direct has not received any calls from patients reporting adverse drug reactions. A pilot scheme for handling calls from callers reporting adverse drug reaction will be launched at NHS Direct South East London on 18 March. Following an initial review period, national roll-out will be completed by the end of this year.