Named Patient Programme – UK
NHS Form FP10 or hospital prescription with clinical justificationStatutory5 days
Description & Eligibility
The UK's Specials licensing route allows unlicensed medicines to be supplied for individual patients under the responsibility of a registered medical practitioner. This pathway is governed by the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and requires a clear medical need where no licensed alternative exists.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients with unmet medical needs where no licensed alternative is available, prescribed by a UK-registered doctor
Legal Reference / Source
Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Regulation 167
Named Patient Programme – UK
| Approval Form | NHS Form FP10 or hospital prescription with clinical justification |
| Timeline | 5 days |
| Legal Status | Statutory |
| Source Ref. | Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Regulation 167 |
| Countries | 0 countries |
Compliance Check
Legal Review3/21/2026
Global ValidityVerified