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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Christopher Fraser (Conservative). It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Medicines (Parallel Exports)

Question
What steps he is taking to reduce parallel exports of medicines.
Answer

In November, the Government and medicines supply chain stakeholders published joint guidance to manufacturers and wholesalers on their existing legal responsibilities. On 2 March, the Government hosted a summit at which we agreed a further package of actions to ensure that patients continue to get the medicines that they need.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
508 c618 
324905 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Drugs NHS
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk