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Written question tabled by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the House of Lords for the Department of Health and Social Care. It is due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.


Finasteride: Side Effects

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding theĀ findings of an inquest at Norfolk Coroner's Court that a death by suicide was the result of side effects of finasteride; and what plans they have to commission further research on the implications that the drug may have on public policy and public safety.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2471
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Side effects Suicide Finasteride
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk