Scottish government respond to the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into the Supply and Demand for Medicines
The Scottish government has published its response to the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry’s recommendations on the supply and demand … read more »
Scotland launches new cancer surgery recovery framework
The Scottish Government has announced new guidelines to aid the recovery of patients following surgery for cancer. The guidelines come … read more »
SMC suspends meetings during COVID-19 pandemic
The SMC has indefinitely suspended meetings of its SMC Committee and New Drugs Committee until further notice as a result … read more »
Update to Scotland cancer plan
The Scottish Government has provided an update on its 2016 plan: Beating Cancer: Ambition and Action. Jeane Freeman MSP, Cabinet … read more »
SMC and AWMSG call off meetings
To protect the health of stakeholders, and to ensure continuity of service, the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) and the All-Wales … read more »
Scottish Parliamentary Committee investigates cost of medicines
The Scottish Parliament’s Health & Sport Committee is investigating ways to improve the effectiveness of medicine usage, and reduce wastage, … read more »
£8 million funding to improve cancer waiting times in Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced a further £8 million funding for cancer staff and services, with £4.8 million to be … read more »
Scottish Government comes to agreement on cystic fibrosis drugs
The Scottish Government has agreed a deal with Vertex to provide two cystic fibrosis drugs to patients in Scotland over … read more »
SMC seeks new Committee chair
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has announced that it is seeking a new Chair. The current chair, Dr Alan Macdonald, … read more »
Scottish government consults on mesh complications
The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman, has released a letter detailing plans to improve treatments … read more »
