Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 32358

Fluorouracil

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 27 February 2025

Question

Mr Luke Charters

LabourYork Outer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) tackle intermittent shortages of Efudix and (b) improve access to alternative medications to Efudix.

Answer

Karin Smyth
We are aware of the intermittent shortages of Fluorouracil (Efudix) 5% cream, which are expected to last until March 2025 and are due to the manufacturer having constrained capacity. The Department is working with the manufacturer of the impacted product ...

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