HC Deb 17 May 2004 vol 421 cc691-2W
Mrs. Iris Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many rheumatoid arthritis sufferers(a) have commenced treatment since 1 January 2004 with, (b) are prescribed and (c) remain on the waiting list for (i) Embrel and (ii) Remicade. [171756]

Angela Smith

Information is not available in the form requested. However, data collected by Health and Social Services Trusts suggest that there are around 230 people who have received or are currently receiving biologic therapies using Embrel and Remicade, and around 450 people on the waiting lists for such treatment.

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