NHS: Drugs
Lords · Question HL12664 · Tabled 3 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate have they made of the effect of the agreement recently concluded between the UK and USA as part of the Economic Prosperity Deal on the cost of purchasing drugs for the NHS for each of the financial years 2025/
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 17 Dec 2025
Every patient deserves access to the best possible treatment. This deal is a vital investment that builds on the strength of our National Health Service and world leading life sciences sector.Costs will start smaller but will increase over time as the Nat...