Written questions

Omaveloxolone: Friedreich's Ataxia

Commons · Question 95051 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 3 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to introduce interim access to omaveloxolone for Friedreich’s Ataxia patients.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 3 Dec 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body responsible for developing evidence-based recommendations for the National Health Service on whether new, licensed medicines represent a clinically and cost-effective use...