Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 7 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 2003. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many calls NHS Direct has received from callers reporting adverse drug reactions since 1st January.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many calls NHS Direct has received from callers reporting adverse drug reactions since 1 January. [102525] Mr. Lammy: NHS Direct has not received any calls from patients reporting adverse drug reactions. A pilot scheme for handling calls from callers reporting adverse drug reaction will be launched at NHS Direct South East London on 18 March. Following an initial review period, national roll-out will be completed by the end of this year.

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