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Safety of Medicines (Evaluation) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2007-08

Last updated: 30 October 2008 at 19:13

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Long title

To make provision about the evaluation of methods of testing the safety of medicines; and for connected purposes

Summary

The Bill proposes the establishment of a Medicines Safety Evaluation Panel to compare the effectiveness of human biology-based tests and animal-based tests in assessing the safety of medicines and drugs. The panel would be required to report within two years and would have full access to all relevant records held by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

Sponsor

Dr Ian Gibson
Labour
Norwich North

Current version of the Bill

Bill as ordered by the House of Commons - html version
23 July 2008
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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