Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 80695
Drugs: Shortages
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on (a) the suitability of country-level forecasts of supply needs for medicines up to three years in advance and (b) the steps needed
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedGiven the inherent global nature of medical supply chains, international collaboration is key to strengthening supply resilience. The United Kingdom is committed to working with international partners to enhance the resilience and security of medical supp...
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