Committees

Medicines security

Inquiry

Medicine shortages across England are increasing, which in turn impacts the health of patients, and puts significant pressure on the NHS, Pharmacies and GPs.

The aim of this inquiry is to understand the causes of medicine shortages, and understand the UK's capabilities in predicting and preventing medicine supply issues, and minimising patient harms.

Read the key points in our enhanced report summary

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 11:59pm on 23 September 2025.

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Past events

Wednesday 21 January 2026
11:00am Private
Private meeting 21 January 2026
Room 3A, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 14 January 2026
11:00am Private
Private meeting 14 January 2026
Room 2A, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 10 December 2025
11:00am Public
12:00pm Private
Medicines security - Oral evidence 10 December 2025
11:00am
  • Dr Zubir Ahmed MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) at Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC))
  • David Simmons (Director for Supply Resilience and Medicines at Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC))
Room 2, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 19 November 2025
11:00am Private
Private meeting 19 November 2025
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster

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