UK's CMA is considering NHS-branded baby formula to lower rising prices and boost competition. The UK's CMA is considering NHS-branded baby formula to lower rising prices and boost competition.

UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is exploring the introduction of NHS-branded baby formula to reduce prices in a market dominated by a few manufacturers, leading to significant cost burdens for families. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is exploring the introduction of NHS-branded baby formula to reduce prices in a market dominated by a few manufacturers, leading to significant cost burdens for families. نوزائیدہ بچوں کے لئے غذائی اجزاء کی قیمتیں 2021 سے 18-36% تک بڑھ گئی ہیں۔ Prices for baby formula have risen by 18-36% since 2021. CMA نے کمپنیوں کو یہ تجویز دی ہے کہ وہ مارکیٹ میں مقابلہ کو بڑھانے اور والدین کو بہتر انتخاب فراہم کرنے کے لیے مارکیٹنگ پر پابندی ہٹا دیں اور ممکنہ طور پر قیمتوں پر کٹوتی نافذ کریں۔ The CMA suggests measures like lifting the ban on promotions and possibly implementing price caps to enhance competition and provide better choices for parents. مکمل رپورٹ فروری 2025 میں متوقع ہے۔ A full report is expected in February 2025.