Written questions

Radioisotopes

Lords · Question HL5976 · Tabled 19 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 26 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had in the past nine months with representatives of the medical sector concerning the availability of radio isotopes for treating cancer patients.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 26 Mar 2025

The Department regularly engages with specialist clinicians, the British Nuclear Medicine Society, and the UK Radiopharmacy Group to assist in the management of supply issues with medical radioisotopes, including those used for treating cancer patients.