Amend regulations to support the supply and deployment of vaccines
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Detail of outcome
Between 5 September and 28 November 2025, the government hosted a 12-week public consultation on amending regulations to support the supply and deployment of vaccinations across the UK.
The consultation received 218 responses in total. We have analysed all responses and feedback received. The consultation response seeks to address the main points raised and sets out the next steps.
Given the broad level of support expressed in the responses to this consultation, the government intends to proceed with the proposed amendments.
Original consultation
Consultation description
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (HMRs) were amended in 2020 to support the rollout of both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccination programmes and ensure that there was a sufficient vaccination workforce to deliver them.
The aim of the proposals set out in this consultation is to further amend the HMRs to ensure that lessons learned during this period can be used to support the safe supply, distribution and administration of a wider range of vaccines. This will help support a safe, effective and stable vaccination system that is fit for the future.
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