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Mixed reaction for national dementia strategy

February 4, 2009
NHS, hc

The government's national dementia strategy, announced this week, has received a mixed reception from patient groups and the media. The …

News

Independent study into NICE’s methods

January 29, 2009
Sales and Marketing NICE, hc

NICE has asked an eminent academic and NHS reformer to conduct an independent study of its approach to appraising new …

News

Prescription charges abolished for cancer patients

January 23, 2009
Sales and Marketing NHS, hc

Cancer patients in England can now apply for free NHS prescriptions, potentially saving individuals up to £100 each year. The …

News

Personal health budgets on the horizon

January 22, 2009
Sales and Marketing NHS, hc

Patients will have greater choice and more control over the kind of healthcare they receive under new government measures. The …

News

New guidance for care of patients with long-term conditions

January 22, 2009
NHS, hc

News

New watchdog warns on NICE adherence

January 19, 2009
Sales and Marketing NICE, hc

The head of the new NHS standards watchdog has indicated that Trusts will be closely monitored for their adherence to …

News

PCTs will struggle with Next Stage reforms, say MPs

January 15, 2009
Sales 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 …

News

Reforms launched with call for action on European competitiveness

January 2, 2009
Sales and Marketing EU, hc, reform

News

The Pharmafocus Interview: Shadow health minister Mark Simmonds

December 11, 2008
Conservatives, hc

 The Conservatives have led in the opinion polls throughout 2008, and even with Gordon Brown’s rating enjoying a bounce over …

Feature

Pharma could be top performer in recession, says AZ chief

December 4, 2008
Sales 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 …

News

Hope for Obama’s healthcare IT plan

December 1, 2008
Sales 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 …

News

Frontline staff to have their say on NHS quality indicators

November 25, 2008
NHS, hc

Doctors and nurses are to decide on a series of quality indicators that will measure how well the NHS is …

News

Latest news from Datamonitor

November 24, 2008
Sales and Marketing digi, hc

Personal health records will play an important role in the exchange of health informationEarly successes in healthcare interoperability are paving …

News

US survey highlights co-payment worries

November 11, 2008
Sales 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 …

News

Emerging markets shine for AstraZeneca

November 6, 2008
Sales 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 …

News
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