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<p>Guidance issued to all National Health Service trusts, pharmacies and general practices
by the Department and NHS England has informed them of our plans for ensuring continuity
of supply of medicines and advised them that they can expect to be able to continue
accessing medicines through their existing supply routes in the event of a ‘no deal’
European Union exit. General practitioners (GPs) and providers should continue to
prescribe medicines and other medical products as normal.</p><p> </p><p>On 23 August
2018, my Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care sent a
letter to NHS England outlining preparations for the EU Exit, including in relation
to General Practice. On 21 December 2018, the EU Exit Operational Guidance for the
Health and Social Care system, including GPs, was issued. On 18 January 2019, a joint
letter from the Department and NHS England from chief pharmacist, Keith Ridge, was
sent to GPs, pharmacists and senior leaders within the NHS.</p><p> </p>
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