Drugs: Economic Situation
Question
Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of increasing NHS spending on pharmaceutical products on the economy.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedNo such assessments have been published. We will always prioritise the needs of National Health Service patients, and we are protecting the NHS with record investment and reform to deliver better health care.
Investing in the newest medicines so that patients can get access to life saving treatments is a critical part of a modern health care system and one that many charities and patient groups frequently call for.
Life sciences are a cornerstone of our modern industrial strategy, driving growth through world-class research, advanced manufacturing, and innovation.