Radioisotopes
Lords · Question HL2979 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in securing the manufacture of the radio-isotopes required by the NHS for cancer diagnostics and treatment from sources within the UK.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 22 Sep 2026
Medical radioisotopes used for cancer diagnostics and treatments rely on diverse supply chains from domestic and international suppliers. The United Kingdom has a comprehensive network of cyclotrons used for diagnostics. These cyclotrons tend to be based ...