Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 82507
Diethylstilbestrol: Side Effects
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 24 October 2025
Question
Jessica Toale
Labour — Bournemouth West
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the (a) UK Health Security Agency and (b) National Institute for Health and Care Research on studies into diethylstilbestrol-related health risks.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedDiethylstilbestrol is a synthetic non-steroidal estrogen medication, which does not fall within the UK Health Security Agency’s remit.Decisions on topics for new or updated guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are con...
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