Heart Diseases: Aspirin
Commons · Question 118395 · Tabled 5 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to help ensure that low-dose dispersible aspirin is (a) readily available and (b) affordable for those with heart conditions.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 11 Mar 2026
Low-dose dispersible aspirin is normally widely available at a relatively low price, without a prescription, from pharmacies. For example, a packet of 100 75milligram tablets can be purchased for approximately £2.10. Where aspirin is prescribed, there are...