Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to secure the supply of Utrogestan; and on what date his Department expects the national supply of that medication will meet demand.

Utrogestan (progesterone) 100mg capsules will be unavailable for short periods of time until late 2023. The supplier is taking steps to increase supply and the Department continues to work closely with them to monitor and drive progress. In addition, a Serious Shortage Protocol has been issued which allows pharmacists to limit dispensing of Utrogestan to a maximum of two months’ supply per prescription, to help support access to available stock, and we have provided management guidance to the NHS where supplies are unavailable.