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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Drugs

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of Principle 4 of NHS England's commercial framework for new medicines upon the availability of commercial flexibilities for multi-indication medicines.

Answer

No formal assessment has been made. The next consultation on NHS England’s Commercial Framework, currently planned for 2026/27, will seek views on commercial options including indication-specific pricing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2934
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Drugs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk