Healthy Skepticism Library item: 15660

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Publication type: media release

Public consultation (MLX 358): The European Commission proposals on information to patients for prescription medicines
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (UK) 2009 May 21
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON046657

Notes:

Please visit MHRA site to access EC proposal document and forms for submissions

Full text:

This consultation seeks your views on a European Commission proposal that would allow the pharmaceutical industry to provide information to the public on prescription only medicines (advertising of these to the public is not allowed). The MHRA would like to know if you agree with the UK government position on the proposals and what impact you think they might have in the UK.

This legislative proposal is part of the European Commission pharmaceutical package announced in December 2008. MLX 357 sought views on measures to strengthen the medicines’ supply chain and reduce the risk from counterfeit medicines.

The deadline for responses is 14 August 2009.

Responses should be sent to:
Stephen Fawbert
Information for Public Health Group
Vigilance and Risk Management of Medicines (VRMM)
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Market Towers 14-110
1, Nine Elms Lane
London
SW8 5NQ

Tel: 020 7084 2788

E-mail: stephen.fawbert@mhra.gsi.gov.uk