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Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2009.


Health: Botox

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what antidotes exist to combat an outbreak of botulism in the United Kingdom; and what quantities of those antidotes are held.
Answer

The department stocks a botulism antitoxin produced by Novartis Vaccines to be used in case of incidences of botulism within the United Kingdom. There are currently 76 vials of antitoxin in central store and 111 vials held at various holding centres throughout the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5106; 712 c337WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Drugs Botulism
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk