Named Patient Unlicensed Medicine – UK

Physician DeclarationLegal under Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Reg 1677 days

Description & Eligibility

UK physicians can prescribe unlicensed medicines for named patients under their personal responsibility. The prescriber takes responsibility for the decision and monitors the patient.

Eligibility Criteria

Serious or life-threatening condition with no locally registered alternative

Legal Reference / Source

MHRA Unlicensed Medicines Guidance

Countries Using This Pathway (1)

Named Patient Unlicensed Medicine – UK
Approval FormPhysician Declaration
Timeline7 days
Legal StatusLegal under Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Reg 167
Source Ref.MHRA Unlicensed Medicines Guidance
Countries1 countries
Compliance Check
Legal Review3/11/2026
Global ValidityVerified