What are synthetic drugs?
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 16 November 2016 from 1.30-3.30pm on World Antibiotics Awareness Week. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Julian Sturdy MP.
Commons Library debate pack - World Antibiotics Awareness Week (194 KB , PDF)
Commons Library debate pack - World Antibiotics Awareness Week (194 KB , PDF)
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.
The Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 14 March 2025. It was considered in Public Bill Committee on 2 July 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.
This briefing focuses on two disease-modifying dementia drugs that are currently being appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): lecanemab and donanemab