UK orphan medicine designation to be implemented
The UK has designed an independent replacement for present system for officially designating a medicine as ‘orphan’, i.e. for rare … read more »
Guidance issued for post-Transition Period supply of medicines to NI
As the end of the Transition Period nears, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued advice on … read more »
Coronavirus challenge tests planned in quest for vaccine
The UK is formulating plans to attempt to infect people with COVID-19 in order to prove the effectiveness of vaccines … read more »
Funding for projects aimed at transforming NHS healthcare delivery
The Government has announced that £32 million will benefit six projects in different areas of delivering healthcare. The funding was … read more »
NICE updates timeline for shared decision making guidance
NICE’s guidelines on shared decision making are still due in 2021, however NICE has pushed back publication to 17th June. … read more »
Government announces allocation of funds to support hospitals over winter
Some 117 NHS Trusts will be allocated a share of £300 million in order to improve facilities for the coming … read more »
Companies cautioned on Northern Ireland Brexit risks
Industry groups ABPI (the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry) and EMIG (the Ethical Medicines Industry Group) have warned their … read more »
NICE announces agreement with Colombia’s IETS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced its plans to share knowledge and collaborate on research … read more »
Diagnostics receive £16 million funding boost
The Government has announced funding for six projects developing new diagnostic technologies for a range of illnesses. The funding has … read more »
Industry bodies call for UK-EU MRA
Influential European industry groups have written to the three European Presidents, the Commissioner for Trade, and the Chief Negotiator for … read more »
