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<p>As part of a responsible Government, the Department is doing everything appropriate
to prepare for European Union exit. We want to reassure patients that we should be
fully prepared for leaving on 31 October, and that our plans should ensure the supply
of medicines and medical products remains uninterrupted when we leave the EU.</p><p>The
Department is implementing a multi-layered approach, which consists of stockpiling
where possible, securing freight capacity, changing or clarifying regulatory requirements,
procuring additional warehousing, working closely with industry to improve trader
readiness and putting in place the National Supply Disruption Response to manage potential
shortages. This should ensure the continuity of supply of medicines and medical products
following EU exit.</p><p>We continue to engage with stakeholders and update our communications
regularly. We are looking to update Members shortly.</p>
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