Call for temporary drug export ban in the event of no-deal Brexit

Leaders amongst the pharmaceutical industry have called for a temporary drug export ban to prevent the NHS being hit by drug shortages.

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry have said that a drop in the value of the pound sterling may create an incentive for manufacturers to sell drugs to overseas markets instead of to the NHS.

The Department of Health have said they are working closely with the industry to ensure supply continuity.

A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care said “We are aware of concerns raised about this issue and continue to work closely with the NHS, industry and the supply chain to ensure patients continue to access medicines in the same way they do now – whatever the EU exit outcome.”

Jonathan Ashworth, shadow secretary of state for health and social care, said “These are serious warnings that I’ve raised directly with the Secretary of State in the Commons as patients are rightly worried about not being able to get access to medicines. Ministers should get a grip and suspend the necessary export licenses as those in the pharmaceutical industry are calling for.”

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