Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 March 2000. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 March 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What proposals he has to reduce the number of deaths caused by painkillers.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to reduce the number of deaths caused by painkillers. [115151] Yvette Cooper: We have introduced tight restrictions on the pack sizes of over-the-counter painkillers, together with overdose warnings for paracetamol products. The effect of these measures is being monitored. We are currently reviewing the need for strengthened warnings for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with other European member states.

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