Written question WQ91179
- Asked by
- Paul DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
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Question
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to address ongoing supply chain disruptions to ADHD medication, including Equasym?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
There is currently a UK wide supply issue affecting methylphenidaate (Equasym®).
I set out the extensive measures taken by the Welsh and UK Governments to support pharmacists, prescribers and patients to manage shortages in my written statement on this matter, published on 18 October. The statement can be accessed at: https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-disruptions-supply-medicines
The UK Government has responsibility for maintaining the supply of medicines and we are working closely with the UK Government, NHS Wales, GPs and community pharmacies to ensure patients continue to receive the medicines they need.