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Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 8 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2005. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Methadone

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines she has issued on the prescription of methadone in prisons; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Prison Service Order 3550, ““Clinical Services for Substance Misusers”” includes the provision that prisons will have evidence-based guidelines on maintenance prescribing, including methadone prescribing, in line with departmental guidelines.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
441 c142W; 37324
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Medical treatments Prisoners Prisons Prescription drugs Methadone
Link
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