Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of supplies of the anti-depressant Nardil (phenelzine); and if he will make a statement.

The Department is aware of an ongoing supply issue affecting licensed phenelzine 15 milligram tablets (Nardil) due to manufacturing issues. Although the supply of licensed phenelzine is affected, unlicensed phenelzine 15 milligram tablets imported from abroad by specialist importer companies in addition to phenelzine 15 milligram capsules (specials) are available.

We continue to work closely with the affected supplier to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and specialist importer companies to maintain access to supplies of phenelzine products during this time.