Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 June 2005. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Thursday, 16 June 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Rheumatology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of rheumatologists are unable to prescribe anti-TNFa therapy to rheumatoid patients they identify as being suitable for such treatment in accordance with National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.

Answer

This information is not collected centrally.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

435 c645W;435 c649W; 3438

Session

2005-06

Subjects

Medical treatments Arthritis