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Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 2026. It was answered by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Aspirin: Newbury

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that rural dispensing GP practices in Newbury have a sufficient supply of aspirin.

Answer

The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand.

The Department is aware of a recent disruption to the supply of aspirin tablets due to manufacturing issues and knock-on increased demand. The issues have been addressed, and we are working with suppliers to aid a return to normal supply as soon as possible, with stock regularly being made available for pharmacies to order. Guidance has been issued to healthcare professionals with management advice to consider until the supply issue fully resolves.

We are working with all partners in the supply chain, including manufacturers and United Kingdom distributors, to ensure maximum accessibility to pharmacies and hospitals irrespective of where they are in the country.

The Department will continue to monitor the situation and expects supplies to return to normal over the coming weeks.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116289
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Prescriptions Newbury Rural areas Aspirin
Link
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