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Medicines and Pricing - How Much Is Too Much?

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The pharmaceutical industry has been in the firing line of competition law regulators ever since the European Commission's 2008 pharmaceutical sector inquiry...

Medicines and Pricing

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Kristen McLeod Replaces Nicole Mather as Director of Life Sciences

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Kristen McLeod is taking over as Director of the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) on 13 November 2017.

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Accelerated Access - Government Unveils Plans to Improve Access to Breakthrough Technologies and Treatments

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The UK Government and NHS said in 2014 that it wanted to expedite and facilitate access for NHS patients to innovative medicines, medical technologies, diagnostics and digital products for which there is an urgent need.

Improving Access to Breakthrough Technologies and Treatments

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BIA Welcomes Government Brexit Position Papers on Trade and Customs

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

During the Brexit process, the UK government and EU negotiators are setting out their positions in a series of papers. The government has put forward two Position Papers recently...

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'Business as Usual' Post-Brexit on Governing Law Position Says UK Government

Monday, 23 October 2017

The UK Government has published a series of position papers on Brexit. In one, it has sought to reassure business and individuals that it will be 'business as usual' in terms of enforcing their legal rights where there is a cross-border element.

'Business as Usual' Post-Brexit on Governing Law Position Says UK Government

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Have Your Say on the UK's Post-Brexit Immigration Policy

Monday, 23 October 2017

The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to carry out a detailed analysis and prepare a report on migration from the European Economic Area (EEA).


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PSNC Reiterates Need for GPs and Pharmacists to Work Together

Monday, 23 October 2017

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) announced at this year's Pharmacy Show in Birmingham that it will be taking steps to further encourage the interaction between GPs and pharmacists.

PSNC Reiterates Need for GPs and Pharmacists to Work Together

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GSK Praises AI Revolution for Decreasing New Drug Discovery Times

Monday, 23 October 2017

Big pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been reported as making significant progress with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and supercomputers for the discovery of new drugs using old trial data.

GSK Praises AI Revolution for Decreasing New Drug Discovery Times

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The EU Withdrawal Bill - What Does it Do?

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

The EU Withdrawal Bill (previously known as The Great Repeal Bill) has been introduced to Parliament and has been making its way through the legislative approval process.


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Public Hearing Held on Epilepsy Medication, Valproate as the Cause of Birth Defects

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

The European Medicines Agency held a public hearing this week on valproate medicines at its offices in Canary Wharf, London.

Public Hearing Held on Epilepsy Medication, Valproate as the Cause of Birth Defects

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Professor Sir John Bell Sets Out Future Life Sciences Landscape in Industrial Strategy for Life Sciences Report

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Industry-led proposals have been unveiled by Professor Sir John Bell to build the UK’s status as world leader in life sciences.

Professor Sir John Bell Sets Out Future Life Sciences Landscape in Industrial Strategy for Life Sciences Report

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UK Government Seeks to Give Certainty for How to Share Personal Data with the EU After Brexit

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

The UK Government has published a series of position papers on Brexit. In one, it has sought to give comfort to citizens, businesses and institutions on the exchange and protection of personal data.

UK Government Seeks to Give Certainty for How to Share Personal Data with the EU After Brexit

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Healthcare Apps - What Is the Law?

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Healthcare apps are now a part of everyday life, whether for the fitness freak, worried well or someone with a medical condition.


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MHRA Highlights Innovation Support and Other Achievements in Annual Report

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its annual report and accounts, highlighting some of its key achievements.

MHRA Highlights Innovation Support and Other Achievements in Annual Report