Written questions

Prescription Drugs: Shortages

Commons · Question 13592 · Tabled 26 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Max Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the amount of time spent by pharmacists trying to source medications during shortages.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 6 Jul 2026

No assessment of the amount of time spent by pharmacists trying to source medications during shortages has been made. However, this issue has been considered when we consulted on proposals to enable pharmacist flexibilities when dispensing medicines. More...