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NICE-Approved Products: Patient Access
30 November 2021
Lead MP
Anne Marie Morris
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
NHSTaxation
Other Contributors: 3
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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.
Indicated assent to Edward Argar's comments.
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