Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 32358
Fluorouracil
Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 27 February 2025
Question
Mr Luke Charters
Labour — York 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 SmythWe 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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