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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...