UK drug price rises necessary, says science minister

UK drug price rises necessary, says science minister

By Liz Wells 25 September 2025

The price the NHS pays for medicines will need to rise to stop pharmaceutical investment leaving the UK, science minister Patrick Vallance has said.

Streeting vows not to let drug companies 'rip off' UK taxpayers

By Liz Wells 26 August 2025

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has vowed not to allow pharmaceutical companies to 'rip off' British taxpayers after failed talks over drug pricing.

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