Guidance

UK-wide licensing for human medicines

Information on the implementation of changes to the licensing of medicines for human use in the UK following the agreement of the Windsor Framework.

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This guidance is designed to provide information on the implementation of changes to the licensing of medicines for human use in the UK following the agreement of the Windsor Framework.

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Published 29 September 2023
Last updated 30 August 2024 + show all updates
  1. • Added section numbers throughout guidance • Section 1 – Added reference to Human Medicines Regulations • Section 2 – Amended glossary of terms • Section 3 – Amended to include further clarity on how licensing will change for EU centrally authorised products • Section 4 – Added new section on Category 1 and 2 products, the new product classification for all medicinal products that are licensed on a UK-wide basis • Section 5 – Amended to provide further clarity on changes to territorial application • Section 6 – Amended to provide further clarity on existing UK-wide MAs granted through the MRP/DCP • Section 7 – Amended to provide further clarity on existing MA numbers before 1 January 2025 • Section 8 – Amended to provide further clarity on Reference Medical Products before and after 1 January 2025 and Data and Marketing Exclusivity periods • Section 9 – Divided previous summary table into table 3 and table 4. Both tables include new references to Category 1 and Category 2 products.

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