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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 October 2007. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2007 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Incontinence Aids: Prices

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the likely impact on services to patients if drug companies adopt option 1 in Part IX of the Drug Tariff of a 35 per cent. price reduction in continence products.
Answer

Our recent consultation refers to a reduction capped at 35 per cent. not a 35 per cent. reduction in prices for all products.The consultation also proposes remuneration for services; this is independent of reimbursement for items. Views are sought on the proposed remuneration for services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
161369; 465 c1034W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Drugs Prices Products Incontinence
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk