Question follow-through · 122337

Propranolol

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of stock levels of propanolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules until July 2026 on (i) patient outcomes and (ii) availability

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
19 Mar 2026
Target answer date
23 Mar 2026
Answer
30 Mar 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 19 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of stock levels of propanolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules until July 2026 on (i) patient outcomes and (ii) availability

  2. 23 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 30 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Department is aware of supply issues affecting propranolol 80 milligram and 160 milligram modified release (MR) capsules due to ongoing manufacturing issues. The issues affecting propranolol 80 milligram MR capsules are expected to resolve by July 202...

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