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Lord Kamall (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 March 2026

Debate

Migraine Care: 10-year Health Plan

Contribution

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for the Question, because although many people think that migraines are just bad headaches, they are in fact a distinct, complex neurological condition. They are responsible for 43 million lost working days each year and are estimated to cost the UK economy up to £4.4 billion. The Minister rightly talked about calcitonin gene-related peptide therapies, but apparently only about 29% of trusts allow access to CGRPs. I welcome what the Minister said about increased access via primary care, but I note that these drugs prevent migraines by targeting a molecule involved in pain transmission. What specific steps is the Minister’s department taking to increase access to these treatments in addition to the primary care initiatives?

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