13 February 2020

Medicines and Medical Devices Bill

Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 
DHSC 13 February 2020
  • The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill will allow:
    • NHS hospitals to use innovative, personalised medicines for unique cancers and diseases,
    • increase the range of professions able to prescribe medicines in low-risk circumstances, reducing unnecessary GP appointments
    • introduce new regulations on medical devices, such as pacemakers, breast implants and ultrasound imagers, to ensure patient safety