Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 44131

Bacteriophages

Tabled: 3 April 2025

Answered: 9 April 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to simplify the process for clinicians seeking approval to use phage therapy.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

In March 2024, the Government’s response to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s report on bacteriophages highlighted the potential role of phage therapy as one of a range of tools to tackle antimicrobial resistance.To support clinical use, ...

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