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Written question asked by Keith Speed (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 1996. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To comment upon the inquiry into providing insulin pen needle s on the NHS. - Currently considering whether insulin injection pen needles should be made available on general practitioner prescription.
Answer

Sir Keith Speed: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the inquiry into providing insulin pen needles on the NHS. [2028] Mr. Malone: We are currently considering whether insulin injection pen needles should be made available on general practitioner prescription.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2028; 284 c504W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Diabetes Medical equipment Insulin