The following is a proposal for a Member Bill tabled during the Sixth Senedd:
Proposing Member:
Title of the proposed Bill:
NHS (Wales) Elimination of Wastage in Medication Bill
Policy Objectives of the proposed Bill:
The policy objectives of the Bill are:
- To change the rules regarding the use of unused medication so they can be reissued to avoid wastage and save costs; and
- To ensure all healthcare providers and services work together to share information and patient records to deliver better co-ordination between doctors, pharmacists and health care providers thereby avoiding wastage in medication.