Unlicensed medicines
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Using food supplements
5 September 2025Food supplements have a place in therapy. We explain when using a food supplement may be appropriate and how to assess the risks.
Understanding food supplements
26 August 2025Food supplements are manufactured and regulated differently to medicines. Understanding the differences informs safe and appropriate treatment decisions.
Unlicensed medicines podcast series
13 May 2025A series of podcasts about unlicensed medicines
Evaluating the quality of UK Manufactured Specials
24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of UK manufactured Specials
Evaluating the quality of imported Specials
24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of imported unlicensed medicines
Purchasing Specials
5 February 2025Factors to consider when purchasing Specials and imported unlicensed medicines from commercial manufacturers
Making unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances
Governance principles for unlicensed medicines
17 July 2024Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.
Using unlicensed medicines
27 June 2024The decision to use an unlicensed medicine is a shared responsibility and must meet the patient's special clinical need.
Explaining the licensed status of medicines
17 September 2025Medicines may be licensed or unlicensed. Some substances that look like medicines may not be legally classed as medicines