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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Monday, 22 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2006. It was answered by Andy Burnham (Labour) on Thursday, 25 May 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Oxycodone Hydrochloride

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the market share distribution for the supply of oxycodone hydrochloride; what steps are being taken to increase the number of suppliers; and when she expects more suppliers to enter the market.
Answer

Napp is currently the only company marketing oxycodone hydrochloride products in the United Kingdom. It is a commercial decision for any company to enter a particular market. The Department has no information regarding new suppliers entering the market.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73505; 446 c2008W;446 c2009W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Oxycodone
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk