HC Deb 25 March 2004 vol 419 cc1065-6W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what rules apply to the use by a pharmaceutical manufacturer of tamper-proof packaging on a medical product; and if he will make a statement. [161970]

Ms Rosie Winterton

The regulations covering the packaging of medicinal products makes no reference to the use of tamper-evident presentations. Any decision to use such packaging is a commercial decision for the marketing authorisation holder, provided the safety, quality and efficacy of the medicine is assured.