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UK DHSC · UK · 5 Aug 2026 · Guidance

Ensuring the efficient supply and distribution of medicines to patients

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This UK DHSC guidance outlines best-practice behaviours for marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers, and procurers to ensure efficient medicine supply and minimise shortage risks. It applies to suppliers, wholesalers, and dispensers but creates no new legal requirements. The guidance was developed collaboratively with supply chain partners.

From UK DHSC

Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers and procurers in maintaining the supply of medicines and minimising the risk of shortages.

Guidance setting out best-practice behaviours to ensure the efficient supply of medicines to patients and to minimise the risk of shortages. It is primarily aimed at suppliers, wholesalers and dispensers of medicine but will be of interest to everyone who has a role in preventing shortages of medicines.

The guidance has been produced in collaboration with supply chain partners. It does not place any new requirements on those who supply, procure or dispense NHS medicines.

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