Unlicensed Medicines Sourcing
Sourcing unlicensed medicines, specials and named patient imports through trusted global supply routes
Ethical Sourcing, Global Reach
Sourcing quality pharmaceutical products from trusted partners worldwide
Arcadia Medical provides specialist unlicensed medicines sourcing for healthcare professionals and organisations across the UK and internationally. We help secondary care providers and other authorised healthcare customers access Specials, Named Patient Imports and difficult-to-source medicines, using established pharmaceutical supply routes and trusted partners worldwide.
Fast, Safe Supply for Urgent Clinical Need
Getting medicines quickly and safely to patients is our priority. Arcadia Medical works with trusted MHRA-approved manufacturers to source and supply high-quality specials and named patient imports for healthcare professionals across the UK.
Our team can source unlicensed medicines through trusted global supply routes and manage the process with the documentation, handling and quality controls required for healthcare supply.
UK law allows the manufacture and supply of unlicensed medicines in specific circumstances where a patient’s clinical requirements cannot be met by a licensed product.
What We Offer
We support secondary care providers across the UK with reliable access to unlicensed medicines, specials and named patient imports.
Who We Supply
Supporting healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical organisations across the UK
Arcadia Medical primarily supports secondary care providers and professional healthcare customers requiring specialist pharmaceutical sourcing. All medicines are supplied subject to applicable legal, regulatory and professional requirements.
Our customers and partners can include:
NHS and hospital pharmacy teams
We support pharmacy and procurement teams looking to source Specials, Named Patient Imports and difficult-to-obtain medicines.
Secondary care providers
Hospitals and other secondary care organisations may require access to medicines that are not routinely available through standard UK supply channels.
Community and retail pharmacies
Where appropriate, pharmacies can contact our team regarding specialist sourcing requirements for individual patients.
Private healthcare providers
Private hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations may require access to imported or specially manufactured medicines.
Pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers
We also work within the wider pharmaceutical supply chain, supporting specialist sourcing and supply requirements.
Why Choose Arcadia Medical
Extensive Product Range
A wide range of product formulations supported by in-house over labelling capabilities.
Dedicated Account Management
Every partner works with a dedicated, highly experienced account manager.
Quality Assurance
Every imported medicine is handled in line with strict quality and regulatory expectations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An unlicensed medicine is a medicinal product that does not have a valid UK marketing authorisation. Under specific circumstances, an unlicensed medicine may be supplied where an appropriate licensed medicine cannot meet an individual patient's special clinical need.
A Special is an unlicensed medicinal product manufactured or imported to meet the needs of an individual patient where an appropriate licensed medicine cannot meet their special clinical need.
A Named Patient Import is a potential route for sourcing a medicine from outside the UK for an individual patient where the relevant UK regulatory requirements are met.
A medicine can be licensed in another country while not holding a UK marketing authorisation.
Yes. Arcadia Medical has established international pharmaceutical supply routes and can investigate overseas sourcing options for appropriate requirements.
The availability and suitability of an imported medicine depend on the individual product, source and applicable regulatory requirements.
We can investigate sourcing options for difficult-to-obtain medicines and products affected by supply disruption.
Contact our team with the medicine name, strength, formulation and quantity required so that we can assess the requirement.
Where possible, provide:
- Product or medicine name
- Active ingredient
- Strength
- Formulation
- Quantity
- Delivery location
- Required timeframe
- Relevant procurement or clinical information
Additional information may be required depending on the product and sourcing route.
Timescales vary according to the product, formulation, manufacturer, country of origin, availability and applicable regulatory requirements.
For urgent requirements, contact our team with as much information as possible so we can assess the sourcing options.
Our specialist pharmaceutical sourcing service is intended for healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and other authorised customers. Supply is subject to applicable legal, regulatory and professional requirements.
No.
Licensed medicines have received the relevant marketing authorisation. Unlicensed medicines do not hold a valid UK marketing authorisation and therefore require additional consideration regarding their sourcing, quality, safety and suitability.
The decision to prescribe or use an unlicensed medicine rests with the relevant healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable clinical, professional and regulatory requirements.
Arcadia Medical's role is to support the appropriate sourcing and supply process.
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