Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the UK's supply of alfacalcidol.

There have been no specific discussions.

The Department works with suppliers, NHS England, the devolved administrations, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and others operating in the supply chain to help prevent shortages and expedite resupply where possible to ensure that any risks to patients are minimised.

The Department is aware of a shortage of alfacalcidol one microgram capsules affecting one of three suppliers due to manufacturing delays. We understand that this issue is due to be resolved in November 2022. Two alternative suppliers hold stock of all strengths of alfacalcidol capsules with no anticipated supply issues.