Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87631
Asthma: Medical Equipment
Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Question
Mr Joshua Reynolds
Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to allow inhalers to be sold over the counter without a prescription.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedAt present, inhalers used for conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are authorised as prescription-only medicines (POM). This classification reflects the clinical need for a healthcare professional to confirm diagnosis, advis...
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