Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 78304
Pharmacy
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025
Question
Suella Braverman
Reform UK — Fareham and Waterlooville
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reform the (a) procurement and (b) supply chain of medications to (i) ensure timely availability and (ii) reduce shortages at community pharmacies.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe resilience of UK supply chains is a key priority, and we are continually learning and seeking to improve the way we work to both manage and help prevent supply issues and avoid shortages.As outlined in our recently published policy paper, ‘Managing a ...
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