Proposal 005 - Natasha Asghar MS

Published 13/09/2021   |   Last Updated 06/11/2024   |   Reading Time minutes

The following is a proposal for a Member Bill tabled during the Sixth Senedd:

Proposing Member:

Natasha Asghar MS

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:

  1. To change the rules regarding the use of unused medication so they can be reissued to avoid wastage and save costs; and
  2. 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.