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Megestrol

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 14 July 2025UIN 65746

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to increase availability of Megestrol 160mg tablets for surgery based pharmacies.

Answered by Karin Smyth

We are aware of supply issues affecting Megestrol Acetate 160 milligram tablets, for which we issued comprehensive management guidance to the National Health Service. This supply issue should start being resolved the week commencing 14 July 2025. We continue to work with the supplier to ensure full resolution.

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