Written question asked by Baroness Harman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: How many people died in each of the last five years from abuse of Temazepam capsules. - Inc figs.

Answer: Ms Harman: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people died in each of the last five years from abuse of temazepam capsules.[21010] Mr. Bowis: The number of deaths certified as due to abuse of temazepam--ICDs{1} 304.1, 304.7, 304.8. 305.4, 305.9--alone or with other drugs for the years 1990-94 in England and Wales is: 1990: 12 1991: 13 1992: 15 1993: 15 1994: 22 The available data do not differentiate between the different formulations of temazepam that may be available in any one year. Note {1} Internal Classification of Disease ninth revision.

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