Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 40965

Prescription Drugs: Shortages

Tabled: 24 March 2025

Answered: 31 March 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) ensure patients have timely access to and (b) prevent shortages in prescription medication.

Answer

Karin Smyth

There are approximately 14,000 licensed medicines, and the overwhelming majority are in good supply. Where supply issues do arise, we know how frustrating and distressing these can be for patients, and we work closely with industry, the National Health Se...

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