WQ91179 (e) Tabled on 07/02/2024

What steps is the Welsh Government taking to address ongoing supply chain disruptions to ADHD medication, including Equasym?

Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services | Answered on 13/02/2024

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.