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17 results found for '"Drug prescriptions"' in Keywords.
Prescription medicines (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Tim Astill of the National Pharmaceutical Association describes new measures that mean people will need a doctor’s prescription for such products as travel sickness remedies, cough preparations, etc. He...
Prescription charges to increase (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified Conservative MP (poss. Gerard Vaughan) about increase in NHS prescription charges.
Barbiturate restriction plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Shackle of Release on plans to restrict the use of barbitrates, which are currently widely prescribed by GPs, rather than provide addiction facilities. Male interviewer not identified....
Barbiturate use restrictions (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Dr Max Glatt of the British Journal of Drug Addiction on the dangers and effects of barbiturate use, and planned restrictions on their prescription. Female interviewer not identified.
Geoffrey Howe gives mini budget (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on the mini Budget announced by Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe. Includes excerpts from his Budget speech at the House of Commons. Also comment from: TUC Chairman Alan Sapper; shadow Chancellor, Peter...
SDP conference (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Scottish SDP assembly at Troon with subjects covering Gaelic language, Britain’s membership of the EEC, NHS and over prescription of drugs. Wih speeches from delegate John Munro, MP Roy...
Norman Fowler on prescription price rises (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; Technical
Secretary of State for Health and Social Security, Norman Fowler defends the rise in prescription charges announced in the Conservative Government’s Spring Budget. Male interviewer not identified (poss....
Prescription price increase (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the effect of the rise in NHS prescription charges above the rate of inflation. With comment from General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, Trevor Clay; Registrar of the Association of...
Generic drugs to be prescribed (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Social Services Secretary Norman Fowler on the Government’s decision to have generic drugs rather than specific brands prescribed by the NHS to save money. Male interviewer not identified.
Rise in prescription charges (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Health Minister Kenneth Clarke about the rise in prescription charges to aid in developing the NHS. He explains who and why some members of society are exempt from the charges. Male...