Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 108323
Skin Diseases: Steroid Drugs
Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 3 February 2026
Question
Damien Egan
Labour — Bristol North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to mandate (a) training and (b) continuing professional development for prescribers and pharmacists on recognising and managing Topical Steroid Withdrawal.
Answer
Karin SmythRegulated healthcare professionals need to meet the standards of proficiency, conduct, and performance set by the relevant professional regulator, which are independent of the Government. It is the responsibility of individual employers to ensure their st...
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