Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Articles & Blogs

The Queen's Speech - What Is the Government Proposing for Pharma?

Thursday, 14 November 2019

Parliament has heard the Queen's Speech, showcasing the government's intended legislation for the up-coming Parliamentary period.

The Queen's Speech - What Is the Government Proposing for Pharma?

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NHS Cystic Fibrosis Deal with Vertex - More Life Saving Medicines Available?

Thursday, 14 November 2019

When Vertex brought out some cutting edge life-saving medicines to treat cystic fibrosis, there was much jubilation amongst patients and their family and friends.

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UK Opportunity to Lead in Genomics, Early Diagnosis and Digital Health

Thursday, 14 November 2019

Professor Sir John Bell, who authored the Life Sciences Industrial Strategy in December 2017, has given the annual lecture for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

UK Opportunity to Lead in Genomics, Early Diagnosis and Digital Health

How Will the New Brexit Agreement Impact Pharma?

Thursday, 14 November 2019

So, the Brexit saga continues. With the general election in place, Brexit continues to leave Britain asking what's next for the country?

How Will the New Brexit Agreement Impact Pharma?

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Could Handover of Patents Be Harmful to UK Pharma and Patients?

Friday, 18 October 2019

A big dilemma in the policy around intellectual property protection is the relationship between encouraging innovations and allowing those innovations to be available more widely.

Could Handover of Patents Be Harmful to UK Pharma and Patients?

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Immunotherapy Results a Game-Changer in Treating Melanoma

Friday, 18 October 2019

52% of patients can survive stage four melanoma for at least five years - after the skin cancer has spread - compared to about 5% ten years ago. (most of whom died within just a few months).

Immunotherapy Results a Game-Changer in Treating Melanoma

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Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst Named as Pioneering Life Science Opportunity Zone

Thursday, 17 October 2019

Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst continues to lead the way as an iconic hub for growth in the UK Life Sciences industry, as it has successfully been named as one of six pioneering Life Science Opportunity Zones.

Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst Named as Pioneering Life Science Opportunity Zone

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Popular Blogger Breached Advertising Code for Endorsing Sleep Medicine

Thursday, 26 September 2019

Sanofi and a popular Instagram blogger have been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Agency for advertising sleep medicine to their 30,000 followers.

Alarming Rise in 'No-Deal' Brexit Concerns Among Pharma

Thursday, 26 September 2019

EMIG (The Ethical Medicines Industry Group) has published its latest Brexit Barometer survey results, showing its members' views and feelings around preparations for Brexit.

Alarming Rise in 'No-Deal' Brexit Concerns Among Pharma

Government Steps up 'No-Deal' Brexit Plans for Pharma

Thursday, 26 September 2019

The UK government has stepped up its plans for a 'no-deal' Brexit scenario in the key area of ensuring medicines supplies.

Government Steps up 'No-Deal' Brexit Plans for Pharma

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UK to Lead Ambitious 500,000 Person Genome Sequencing Project

Thursday, 26 September 2019

UK Research and Innovation has announced a new £200m project to sequence 500,000 people's genetic codes, to better understand, diagnose, treat and prevent life-changing diseases, including cancer and dementia.

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Incoterms 2020 - International Trade Made Easy

Thursday, 24 October 2019

The next set of Incoterms were released in September, ready for introduction from 1 January 2020, and will replace the current version - Incoterms 2010.

Incoterms 2020 - International Trade Made Easy

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Mutual Recognition Agreement Seeks to Boost Trade in Pharma Sector

Thursday, 22 August 2019

A joint statement by Presidents Juncker and Trump has confirmed that full implementation of a transatlantic agreement for inspections of manufacturing sites for human medicines has finally been achieved.