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Few previous studies have examined the impact of alcohol pricing policies on people who are alcohol dependent. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of MUP on people who are alcohol dependent including changes in alcohol consumption and health status, as well as potential unintended consequences.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Three waves of cross\u2010sectional data were collected in Scotland (intervention) and Northern England (control) at 0\u20136 months pre\u2010implementation then 3\u20139 months and 18\u201322 months post\u2010implementation. The sample was <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009706 people receiving treatment related to their alcohol use. We collected structured interview data including recent drinking information via a 7\u2010day timeline\u2010follow\u2010back drinking diary. Difference\u2010in\u2010difference analyses estimated change in indicators in Scotland compared to England at both post\u2010implementation timepoints.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The proportion of participants consuming alcohol costing on average &lt;\u00a30.50 per unit in Scotland decreased from 60.6% at 0\u20136 months prior to MUP implementation to 6.3% at 3\u20139 months post\u2010implementation (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.0004). There was no significant change in the indicators for alcohol consumption, severity of dependence, health status, other substance use, deprivation level or parenting.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion and Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The introduction of MUP in Scotland was associated with increases in the prices paid for alcohol by people with dependence and presenting to treatment services. 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