Drugs: Misuse
Lords · Question HL1563 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Shawcross-Wolfson
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to establish national commercial agreements for pharmaceuticals used in Public Health Grant-funded substance misuse services; and whether any barriers prevent the extension of NHS Medicines Pro
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 13 Jul 2026
Local authorities are responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services according to local need, including the provision of pharmaceuticals such as methadone and long-acting injectable buprenorphine.From 2026/27, funding for drug and alcoh...