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House of Commons · General Debate

NICE-Approved Products: Patient Access

30 November 2021 · 3 other contributors

Opened by Anne Marie Morris Con Newton Abbot

NHS

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At a glance

Anne Marie Morris raised concerns about nice-approved products: patient access in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Rises to address patient access to NICE-approved medicines and medical devices.
  • Explains medicines go through MHRA for safety and efficacy, then NICE for cost-effectiveness.
  • Highlights practical hurdles like formulary restrictions causing postcode lottery issues.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Anne Marie Morris Con Newton Abbot

Rises to address the issue of access for patients to medicines and medical devices. Explains that when a medicine is approved, it goes through two processes: first with the MHRA for safety and efficacy, then NICE for cost-effectiveness. Argues that despite legal rights outlined in the NHS constitution, there are practical hurdles preventing full access, including postcode lottery issues due to formulary restrictions. Proposes solutions such as automatic inclusion of NICE-approved drugs on local health system formularies within 28 days, an innovation officer role, differential pricing for multi-indication approvals, and formal delivery mechanisms for managed access treatments.

Other contributors (3)
  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    Congratulates Anne Marie Morris on securing the debate. Acknowledges that the issue extends beyond drugs to include medical devices and therapies such as cognitive rehabilitation therapy for dementia patients. Points out a barrier in delivering NICE-recommended programmes due to capacity constraints among healthcare professionals.

  • Edward Argar Con Melton and Syston

    Congratulates Anne Marie Morris on securing the debate, paying tribute to her work in this area for as long as he has been a Member of the House. Emphasises that the Government shares the priority regarding NHS workforce and recognises their importance in treating and supporting patients effectively.

  • Anne Marie Morris

    Indicated assent to Edward Argar's comments.

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