Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 9363

Salbutamol: Shortages

Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 22 October 2024

Question

Harriet Cross

ConservativeGordon and Buchan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of current shortages in the supply of Salbutamol nebules on patients with respiratory conditions; and what steps his Department is taking to ta

Answer

Karin Smyth
Supply of salbutamol nebules, used to treat asthma, has now improved, although there may still be some short intermittent interruptions in supply experienced. We are working with NHS England to manage the supply issues and mitigate risks to patients. Comm...

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