Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 6744

Cystic Fibrosis: Drugs

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will establish a Cystic Fibrosis task force within his Department to (a) investigate and (b) address supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure the supply of essential medicines.

Answer

Karin Smyth

While there are no plans to establish a cystic fibrosis task force, the Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with Creon, which is an essential medicine for patients with cystic fibrosis. Supply issues with Creon are ...

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