SHORTAGE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

Early day motion 2801, tabled 29 February 2012 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House is deeply concerned that prescription drugs intended for UK patients are being sold abroad; notes that a recent survey of pharmacists found that 85 per cent. were very concerned that patients were being adversely affected by shortages of such drugs; further notes with alarm research that found 40 per cent. of pharmacists had seen patients hospitalised because of the problem; and calls on the Government to hold urgent discussions on what can be done to combat this immoral activity with devastating consequences.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.