Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 34469

Felodipine: Shortages

Tabled: 27 February 2025
Answered: 7 March 2025

Question

Mr Luke Charters

LabourYork Outer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is aware of supply issues with Felodipine medication; and whether he has had discussions with with (a) suppliers and (b) pharmacists to minimise patient impact.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The Department is currently not aware of any supply issues affecting any strength of felodipine. While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, we have a range of well-established processes and tools to manage them when they arise, to mitigat...

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