Asthma: Medical Equipment
Commons · Question 87631 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to allow inhalers to be sold over the counter without a prescription.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 13 Nov 2025
At present, inhalers used for conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are authorised as prescription-only medicines (POM). This classification reflects the clinical need for a healthcare professional to confirm diagnosis, advis...