The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have provided more details about a significant collaboration aimed at transforming the regulatory and health technology assessment processes in the UK. This MHRA and NICE partnership marks a pivotal step in expediting patient access to medicines while enhancing the UK’s position as a global leader in life sciences. 

The Cabinet Office has updated the financial thresholds that determine when procurement contracts are subject to the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 in England and Northern Ireland. 

Difficulties continue to mount at Jhoots Pharmacy.  We discuss the impact and some things that medical practices and other landlords should think about.

From 6 April 2024 new waste separation regulations came into force affecting occupiers of business premises, including GP practices and pharmacies, operating in Wales. 

In October, the VWV Healthcare team was thrilled to invite delegates from large primary care providers and advisors to the sector to the Coppa Club in Streatly to discuss key issues facing organisations in the sector. 

Now that the start of the festive period approaches, many of us are making personal New Year's resolutions and goals for the next year. This is also a great time to pause and consider the upcoming regulatory changes for the sector, and the steps your business can take to be in the best position for 2026.