Cancer: Drugs
Commons · Question 66835 · Tabled 10 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to review pharmacy procurement practices for generic cancer drugs in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 16 Jul 2025
The Department has no current plans to specifically review pharmacy procurement practices for generic cancer drugs in rural areas. Pharmacies are largely private businesses which provide National Health Services, and therefore have their own buying arrang...