Decision Report 201604725

Summary

Mr C was receiving his medication and an officer observing suspected that Mr C had attempted to conceal his medication. After consultation with the prison doctor, Mr C's medication was discontinued and he was offered an alternative medication.

Mr C complained about the decision to discontinue his medication. He said he had not attempted to conceal the medication and felt his recent dental surgery had affected his ability to take the medication appropriately. We found that the prison health centre had acted appropriately, in line with their protocol, and offered Mr C a reasonable alternative. We did not uphold Mr C's complaint.