Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S6W-17148 · Session 6

What action it is taking with suppliers to address the reported shortage of radionuclide that is causing delays to scans for prostate patie…

Answered Asked by Tess White Con Lodged 6 Apr 2023

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking with suppliers to address the reported shortage of radionuclide that is causing delays to scans for prostate patients in NHS boards, including NHS Tayside.

The answer

Answered by Michael Matheson on 2 May 2023 · 26 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Government has received no reports of shortages or problems with production of radionuclide leading to delays in scans for prostate patients.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-17148 by reference.