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Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce new guidelines on prescription drugsfor prisoners, with particular reference to (a) Largactil, (b) Melleril and (c) other neuroleptic drugs. [54213]Mr. George Howarth: Published Prison Service healthcare standards set out guidelines on the prescription of medicinal drugs toprisoners. The guidelines require prison doctors to exercise appropriate clinical judgment, and for Prison Service establishments toprovide a safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to prisoners which complies with legal requirements,professional standards and ethical codes, commensurate with those in the National Health Service.There are no plans at present to revise these guidelines. |