asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors struck off the register in the last two years for improper prescribing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Improper Prescribing.
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In accordance with section 54 of the Medical Practitioners Act, 1978, the Medical Council have notified me of three doctors whose names were erased from the Register of Medical Practitioners for improper prescribing. The erasures were effective for a period of two years in respect of one of the doctors and for a period of six months in respect of each of the two other doctors.