Trump's NHS drugs prices threat 'risks patient harm'

Treatment delays fear over 'hole in finances'

- BY MARTIN BAGOT Health Editor

NHS patients will face delays for treatment if Donald Trump forces Britain to pay more for medicines, experts have warned.

Fears are growing that a reported agreement to pay 25% more for drugs will cost billions and leave a black hole in the NHS budget.

The US President has threatened to impose huge tariffs on drug imports, including from UK firms if the NHS does not pay higher prices.

A government spokesman admitted the UK is "in advanced discussions with the US".