Named Patient Supply

UK-Based Named Patient
Medicine Supply
for Hospitals & Institutions

Euro Biom is an MHRA WDA-licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler trading exclusively in UK-licensed medicines, specialising in sourcing and supply for named-patient import by hospitals, procurement teams and NGOs internationally.

MHRA WDA Licence No. WDA(H) 59239
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What is Named Patient Supply
When no registered
alternative exists.

A named patient medicine is a medicine imported for an identified patient under the importing country's named-patient route, when no locally registered product is available or clinically appropriate.

The prescribing doctor takes clinical responsibility for the decision to use a product not yet registered in their market. The supplier, Euro Biom, takes responsibility for sourcing from authorised manufacturers, maintaining the cold chain, and providing complete GDP-compliant documentation.

This service is also used internationally, where a medicine is registered in the UK but not in the destination country, or where the patient requires a specific formulation, strength or presentation unavailable locally.

Named-Patient Import Routes MHRA WDA Licensed GDP Compliant Full Documentation
"When a medicine is unavailable through local channels, named-patient import is the legal and regulated pathway. Euro Biom holds the authorisations to execute the UK end correctly."
Who This Service Is For
Built for Institutional
and Clinical Procurement

Named patient supply is used by a wide range of healthcare buyers. If your conventional supplier cannot source what you need, we can.

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NHS Trusts & UK Hospitals
Hospital pharmacists and procurement managers requiring hard-to-source UK-licensed medicines for specific patients when the usual equivalent is unavailable or unsuitable. We are an MHRA-authorised supplier for these cases.
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International Hospitals & Clinics
Healthcare institutions in GCC, Africa and beyond requiring medicines registered in the UK but not in their country, or specific branded products unavailable through local distributor channels. We manage UK export documentation throughout.
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NGOs, Governments & Health Ministries
Procurement teams managing patient programmes or institutional supply that includes medicines outside standard licensed catalogues. We support tender responses, programme-level sourcing and long-term supply arrangements.
Our Authorisations

The licences that make
this supply legal and traceable.

Named-patient import supply must be handled at the UK end by an MHRA-licensed Wholesale Dealer. Euro Biom holds the correct authorisations to source, handle and export UK-licensed medicines compliantly.

MHRA Wholesale Dealer Authorisation

Euro Biom holds WDA(H) 59239, granted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. This authorisation is publicly verifiable on the MHRA register.

WDA(H) 59239  |  MHRA Site 37434242

GDP Good Distribution Practice

All products are handled in accordance with UK Good Distribution Practice guidelines. Every shipment includes a complete chain-of-custody record, temperature monitoring where required, and batch-level documentation from manufacturer to recipient.

Full documentation with every supply

Destination Named-Patient Import Routes

Importing countries operate named-patient and special-import routes, such as SAHPRA Section 21 in South Africa and GCC Ministry of Health import permits, for medicines not yet registered locally. Euro Biom supplies the UK-licensed medicine, only on the basis of a prescriber's clinical decision and documented patient need.

Prescriber responsibility  |  Supplier compliance

International Export

Our WDA authorises export of UK-licensed medicines for named-patient import worldwide. We prepare all UK export documentation including Certificates of Free Sale, and can advise on import requirements for GCC, African and Asian markets based on our operational experience.

40+ countries  |  Export documentation included
How It Works
From Enquiry to Delivery,
Step by Step

Our process is designed to be fast, clear and fully compliant at every stage.

Step 01
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Submit Your Requirement
Send us the medicine name, strength, formulation, quantity, destination country and any urgency or clinical context. We respond the same working day.
Step 02
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Sourcing Assessment
We identify authorised manufacturers or distributors, confirm availability and present sourcing options with indicative lead times. No obligation at this stage.
Step 03
03
Documentation and Compliance
Once confirmed, we prepare all required GDP documentation, export licences, Certificates of Analysis, and any country-specific import paperwork.
Step 04
04
Shipment and Delivery
Product is dispatched via specialist pharmaceutical logistics with full tracking, temperature monitoring where required, and customs clearance support for international orders.
Where Named Patient Supply Is Most Used
Therapeutic Areas We Supply

Named patient requirements arise most frequently in specialty and rare disease medicine. Euro Biom has experience across all of the following therapeutic categories.

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Oncology
Chemotherapy, targeted therapies and supportive care for cancer patients where supply has failed or the product is unavailable locally.
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Immunology and Transplant
Immunosuppressants and specialist therapies for transplant patients or rare autoimmune conditions, often unavailable through conventional UK distribution.
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Neurology
Specialist anticonvulsants, Parkinson's therapies, MS disease-modifying treatments and neuropathic pain agents not commercially available in the UK.
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Rare and Orphan Diseases
Medicines for rare diseases where commercial manufacturing is limited, global supply is restricted, or the product has not been registered in the destination market.
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Haematology
Iron infusions and specialist haematology medicines for patients with complex requirements beyond standard local supply.
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Any Other Therapeutic Area
Named-patient import supply applies across a wide range of medicine categories. If your required product is not listed here, submit an enquiry and we will assess the sourcing pathway.
Submit an Enquiry
What to include
for the fastest response.

The more detail you provide upfront, the faster we can assess sourcing options and respond with availability and lead times. None of these fields are mandatory to start, but each one speeds up the process.

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1
Medicine name (INN or brand)
International Non-proprietary Name preferred. If brand, include country of origin if known.
2
Strength and formulation
e.g. 10mg tablets, 100mg/5ml oral solution, 50mg/ml injection.
3
Quantity required
Pack size and number of packs, or total units. Indicate if this is a recurring requirement.
4
Destination country
Required for export documentation and to assess any import restrictions at the destination.
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Urgency and required date
Emergency, urgent or routine. Any firm deadline drives our sourcing prioritisation.
6
Clinical or procurement context
Optional but helpful. Reason for named-patient import, prescriber details or programme context.

Ready to Submit a Named Patient Enquiry?

Tell us what you need. We respond the same working day with sourcing options, availability and lead times. No commitment required at enquiry stage.

Frequently Asked Questions
Named Patient Supply, Explained

Common questions from hospital pharmacists, procurement managers and international buyers.

What is a named patient medicine?
A named patient medicine is a medicine supplied for a specific, identified patient under the importing country's named-patient route, when no registered alternative is available or suitable in that country. Euro Biom supplies the UK-licensed medicine for that import.
Who can supply named patient medicines in the UK?
Wholesale supply and export from the UK must be carried out by an MHRA-licensed Wholesale Dealer. Euro Biom holds WDA(H) 59239, authorising us to procure, supply and export UK-licensed medicines through legally compliant regulatory pathways.
How quickly can you source a named patient medicine?
Timelines depend on the medicine, its origin and your location. For stocked or readily available products, supply can be arranged within days. For more complex sourcing, we give an honest timeline at the point of enquiry. We respond to all enquiries the same working day.
What documentation comes with named patient supply?
Every supply includes a Certificate of Analysis, batch records, transport and temperature records where applicable, and all export or import documentation required for your destination country. Full GDP-compliant paperwork as standard.
Can you supply named patient medicines internationally?
Yes. We export UK-licensed medicines for named patient import to hospitals, governments and NGOs across 40+ countries, including GCC states, Africa and Asia. Our MHRA WDA covers export, and we manage all UK export documentation as part of the service.
Are there medicines you cannot supply?
Our scope is broad, but some medicines are subject to additional restrictions. Controlled drugs are outside our supply scope, and some products carry manufacturer allocation controls. If we cannot supply a product, we will tell you at the enquiry stage and suggest alternatives where possible.