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Mixed reaction for national dementia strategy
February 4, 2009NHS, hc
The government's national dementia strategy, announced this week, has received a mixed reception from patient groups and the media. The …
Independent study into NICE’s methods
January 29, 2009Sales and Marketing NICE, hc
NICE has asked an eminent academic and NHS reformer to conduct an independent study of its approach to appraising new …
Prescription charges abolished for cancer patients
January 23, 2009Sales and Marketing NHS, hc
Cancer patients in England can now apply for free NHS prescriptions, potentially saving individuals up to £100 each year. The …
Personal health budgets on the horizon
January 22, 2009Sales and Marketing NHS, hc
Patients will have greater choice and more control over the kind of healthcare they receive under new government measures. The …
New watchdog warns on NICE adherence
January 19, 2009Sales and Marketing NICE, hc
The head of the new NHS standards watchdog has indicated that Trusts will be closely monitored for their adherence to …
PCTs will struggle with Next Stage reforms, say MPs
January 15, 2009Sales and Marketing NHS, hc, reform
Lord Darzi's forthcoming programme of NHS reforms will be hampered by PCT failings, according to MPs. The Health Select Committee …
The Pharmafocus Interview: Shadow health minister Mark Simmonds
December 11, 2008Conservatives, hc
The Conservatives have led in the opinion polls throughout 2008, and even with Gordon Brown’s rating enjoying a bounce over …
Pharma could be top performer in recession, says AZ chief
December 4, 2008Sales and Marketing AZ, hc
AstraZeneca's chief executive David Brennan says the pharmaceutical industry could be one of the top performing sectors during the global …
Hope for Obama’s healthcare IT plan
December 1, 2008Sales and Marketing US, hc, reform
The election of Barack Obama has brought high expectations, with his "Change Can Happen" mantra signaling to many that a …
Frontline staff to have their say on NHS quality indicators
November 25, 2008NHS, hc
Doctors and nurses are to decide on a series of quality indicators that will measure how well the NHS is …
Latest news from Datamonitor
November 24, 2008Sales and Marketing digi, hc
Personal health records will play an important role in the exchange of health informationEarly successes in healthcare interoperability are paving …
US survey highlights co-payment worries
November 11, 2008Sales and Marketing US, hc, reform
A US survey has shown that concern about the high cost of medicines means that many patients are not taking …
Emerging markets shine for AstraZeneca
November 6, 2008Sales and Marketing AZ, China, hc
AstraZeneca saw overall sales for the three months to September rise 3% to $7.8 billion. But growth in emerging markets …
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