Written question asked by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Folic Acid
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 118172 on Folic Acid, for what reason people with (a) stents and (b) having kidney dialysis have been removed from the NHS list of people who cannot take folic acid.
- Answer
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The information on folic acid was shortened and simplified as part of the process of redesigning medicines information on the NHS website. The NHS website sets out that before taking folic acid, patients, which includes those with stents or receiving kidney dialysis, should tell their doctor if they have any medical conditions. It also advises patients to check the information provided in the leaflet that comes with their medicine or contact a health professional to ensure that the medicine is suitable for them.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3756
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Heart diseases Folic acid Kidney diseases
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- 2026-07-10 14:41:31 +0100
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