Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 102535

Drugs: Safety

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to pharmacies on safe dosing of over-the-counter cold and flu remedies.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is an executive agency of the Department with responsibility for ensuring medicines meet appropriate standards of quality, efficacy and safety. The MHRA has recently updated voluntary Best Pra...

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