APPENDIX 3
Memorandum by The Association of the British
Pharmaceutical Industry (PS4)
ABPI RESPONSE TO OFT REPORT ON THE CONTROL
OF ENTRY REGULATIONS AND RETAIL PHARMACY SERVICES IN THE UK
MEMORANDUM TO
HEALTH COMMITTEE
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical
Industry (ABPI) brings together companies in Britain producing
prescription medicines, whether branded or generic, and other
organisations involved in research and development and/or with
an interest in the pharmaceutical industry operating in the UK.
ABPI member companies manufacturer and supply more than 90% of
the medicines suppliers to the National Health Service. The ABPI
is pleased to be invited to comment on the above.
The ABPI is pleased to welcome any proposals
which widen access to modern and effective medicines in accordance
with good clinical care to the benefit of patients and the NHS.
The ABPI, therefore, is in principle supportive of any moves which
ensure access to modern and effective pharmacy services. However,
any proposals must enhance and not undermine in any way the current
level of service provision.
The ABPI also supports enhancing patient care
by providing quicker and more efficient access to health care
through effective access to nurses and pharmacists skills.
The ABPI would welcome proposals which ensure
a consistent approach across the whole of the UK.
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