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New Molecule Discovered by AI Set to Enter Human Trials

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

AI continues to demonstrate its potential to play a seismic role in shaping the future of drug discovery, as a recently discovered drug molecule will soon be entering clinical trials in Japan.

New Molecule Discovered by Al Set to Enter Human Trials

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Boris Johnson - Community Pharmacy to Help the NHS

Thursday, 13 February 2020

Boris Johnson has commented on how much potential there is for community pharmacy to help GPs, A&E and other parts of the NHS and patients through various services and keeping people well cost-effectively in the community.

Boris Johnson - Community Pharmacy to Help the NHS

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Positive Progress for the UK's Life Sciences Industrial Strategy

Thursday, 13 February 2020

The government has published a report on progress since the 2017 Life Sciences Industrial Strategy, which was put forward as an ambitious vision for the UK in life sciences, around the areas of pharma, biotech, medtech, digital and diagnostics.

Positive Progress for the UK's Life Sciences Industrial Strategy

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Diagnosing Disease - Is Whole Exome Sequencing the Future?

Thursday, 13 February 2020

The UK is taking yet another step forward in leading the way in the genomics revolution - this time, whole exome sequencing of sick children with rare diseases.

Diagnosing Disease - Is Whole Exome Sequencing the Future?

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New Immigration Reforms - What Do Pharma Businesses Need to Know?

Friday, 17 January 2020

In the Queen's Speech following the recent general election, new government plans were set out for the coming year. Among other crucial topics such as Brexit, immigration reform featured prominently in the speech.

Immigration Law

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New Government Promises £160m More for Innovative Medicines Fund

Friday, 17 January 2020

The Conservative Party promised £34bn more funding for the NHS by 2023-24, 50,000 more nurses, 50 million more GP appointments per year, 6,000 more GPs, 6,000 more primary care professionals and 40 new hospitals, ahead of the general election.

Innovative Medicines Fund

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Life Sciences Leaders Join Forces to Urge Close EU Alignment

Friday, 17 January 2020

The leading life sciences industry representative bodies have written a joint letter urging the government, to ensure that the life sciences sector continues to benefit from any future relationship with the EU.

Life Sciences after Brexit

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Will the PharmaScan Database Revolutionise New Medicine Access?

Friday, 17 January 2020

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has launched the UK PharmaScan database, the prime source of intelligence on new medicines, indications and formulations and in-licensed medicines in clinical development.

PharmaScan Database

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UK Now Recording Genomes of All New Babies

Monday, 09 December 2019

The good news just keeps on coming as the UK goes further in leading the world in genomics.

UK Now Recording Genomes of All New Babies

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Medical Device Regulation - What Are the Key Changes?

Friday, 06 December 2019

What should you be doing now to prepare for the arrival of the Medical Device Regulation in May 2020?

Medical Devices Regulation - What Are the Key Changes?

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More Cash to Boost UK's World-Leading Cell and Gene Therapy Cluster

Monday, 09 December 2019

The Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership has announced that it is going to invest £1.2m into Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC) to help to grow the global leading cell and gene therapy cluster at SBC.

More Cash to Boost UK's World-Leading Cell and Gene Therapy Cluster

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Pharma in 2019 - Has Uncertainty Led to Pharma Innovation and Change?

Tuesday, 03 December 2019

As the year draws to a close, has uncertainty led to pharma innovation and change in 2019? Have we been in a Brexit-related stasis? Or have pharma and healthcare been moving forward regardless of the stalemate in Westminster?

Pharma in 2019 - Has Uncertainty Led to Pharma Innovation and Change?

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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.

NHS Cystic Fibrosis Deal with Vertex

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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