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Written question asked by Tony Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 January 2015. It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Meningitis: Vaccination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which post in his Department is responsible for leading negotiations on setting a cost-effective price for the meningococcal B vaccine Bexsero; and when the next meeting to continue those negotiations is scheduled.

Answer

The Department’s Director General for Innovation, Growth and Technology is leading negotiations with the manufacturer for the supply of the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero. The most recent negotiating meeting took place on 8 December 2014 and, following subsequent technical discussions, the next such meeting will take place shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220785
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Prices Vaccination Meningitis
Link
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