General · 4 June 2026

NHS drug costs face court challenge from Trump deal

NHS drug prices could go up because of a UK deal with Trump, and campaigners are now challenging it in court. New regulations would let ministers increase the cost threshold that NICE uses to decide on drug approvals. Campaigners have filed a legal challenge against these changes to NHS drug price controls.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 June 2026 at 14:17

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