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UKNoticeOfficial ✓July 28, 2026· GOV.UK

Court upholds CMA findings that firms charged excessive and unfair prices for lifesaving NHS-funded medicine

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What happened

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that firms broke the law by charging excessive and unfair prices for hydrocortisone tablets. This illicit pricing practice spanned "over a decade." The ruling upholds "CMA findings" regarding this misconduct.

Why it matters

This ruling ensures accountability for firms that exploited pricing for "lifesaving NHS-funded medicine." It addresses the financial burden placed on the NHS and potentially impacts future drug pricing regulations.

Who it affects

  • ›Firms charged with excessive pricing
  • ›Patients needing hydrocortisone tablets
  • ›UK justice system
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