# Use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans: government position

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/38cbb5e8-4ca4-40c8-9b0a-b033823d8b89
Type: Guidance
Published: March 30, 2026

> Sets out the government's current position on the use of DEXA scans in the UK.

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This statement sets out the government’s current position on the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans in the UK, including: clinical applications regulatory framework non-medical uses such as sports performance assessment and body composition measurement

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