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Request Refernce:  298673   
Request Date:  15 Nov 2005
Can I Have the data on usage of chlormethiazole in General Practice -How many prescriptions were dispensed in the last 12 months in England in total andcan the total be divided as to regional use? Is it possible to know the dosage and quantities dispensed.

Status: Complete

Response Date:  24 Nov 2005

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the Authority. Under the act I have a duty to advise and assist you and with regard to that duty may I draw your attention to the fact that the Freedom of Information Act 2000 does not require public authorities to manipulate data to satisfy a request for information. It is possible, however, that some of the information you requested is available on the internet from the Department of Health?s web-site, the address of which is (http://www.publications.doh.gov.uk/prescriptionstatistics/index.htm). The information may be contained in the Prescription Cost Analysis reports listed there.




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