Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 95051

Omaveloxolone: Friedreich's Ataxia

Tabled: 27 November 2025

Answered: 3 December 2025

Named Day

Question

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to introduce interim access to omaveloxolone for Friedreich’s Ataxia patients.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body responsible for developing evidence-based recommendations for the National Health Service on whether new, licensed medicines represent a clinically and cost-effective use...

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