Written questions

Ketotifen

2026-05-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · 468 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the clinical importance of ketotifen for specific patient groups is reflected in the Department’s medicines supply shortage management and mitigation processes.

Answer

The supplier of ketotifen (Zaditen) one milligram tablets has confirmed that there is currently no shortage of this product, and it is in stock and available to order.While we can’t always prevent supply issues from occurring, we have a range of well-esta...