Written questions

Polymalgia Rheumatica: Drugs

2026-07-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · 18303 · Official question

Adam Dance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase supply of gastro-resistant prednisolone medication for people with Polymalgia Rheumatica.

Answer

The Department is aware of a recent disruption to the supply of Prednisolone 1 milligram gastro-resistant tablets, which is expected to resolve over the coming weeks. We are continuing to work closely with the sole supplier of this product to resolve this...