Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 122487

NHS: Drugs

Tabled: 20 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth 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 Ahmed
The 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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