Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 122487
NHS: Drugs
Tabled: 20 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026
Question
Ian Lavery
Labour — Blyth and Ashington
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the UK’s preparedness for medicine shortages caused by future pandemics or international disruptions.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe resilience of United Kingdom supply chains is a key priority, and the Department and NHS England are committed to helping to build long term supply chain resilience for medicines. We are continually learning and seeking to improve the way we work to b...
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