Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 February 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the level of prescribing of Ritalin to children diagnosed with manic depression.
- Answer
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Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the level of prescribing of Ritalin to children diagnosed with manic depression. [96639] Jacqui Smith: We do not collect information on the prescribing levels of drugs for particular disorders. Amphetamines and related drugs, e.g. Ritalin, are specifically contra-indicated for the treatment of depression. Ritalin is therefore not an accepted treatment for manic depression.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 96639; 399 c830W;399 c828W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Children Depressive illnesses Prescription drugs Methylphenidate
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