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Written question asked by Helen Hayes (Labour) on Friday, 4 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Drugs: Manufacturing Industries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of representation of pharmaceutical corporations on the General Pharmaceutical Council on regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical industry.

Answer

No such assessment has been made.

The General Pharmaceutical Council regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain and has no role in regulating the pharmaceutical industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10533
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Drugs Manufacturing industries Regulation General Pharmaceutical Council
Link
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