Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2008.
Viper Venom
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Department of Health has advised the Veterinary Medicines Directorate that it can no longer import viper venom antiserum for sale to veterinary surgeons; and, if so, why.
- Answer
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The Department and the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have agreed that the department would import European viper venom antiserum for human use only and Defra would have responsibility for importing this product for veterinary use.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 6242; 705 c174WA
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Animals Departmental responsibilities Drugs Imports Veterinary services Department of Health Reptiles
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