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Teva launches first generic Lipitor in UK

May 8, 2012
Sales and Marketing Lipitor, NHS, Pfizer, Teva, atorvastatin

Teva has launched the first generic Lipitor in the UK on the day the drug loses its patent protection.  The …

David Colin Thomé named as new Primary Care Commissioning chair

May 4, 2012
Business Services, Sales and Marketing NHS, PCC

Primary Care Commissioning (PCC) has appointed David Colin Thomé as chair with immediate effect.   Professor Thomé was until recently …

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Abbott launches online tool for ankylosing spondylitis

April 23, 2012
Medical Communications AS, Abbott, NHS, NICE, ankylosing spondylitis

Abbott has launched a new online assessment tool that has the potential to change the landscape of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) …

Pharma baffled by NHS’ moving target

April 17, 2012
Sales and Marketing CCG, Cameron, Lansley, NHS, reforms

The reforms of England’s health service have now finally been passed into law, but the pharma industry will struggle to …

New health boards met with cautious optimism

April 16, 2012
Sales and Marketing NHS, king's fund

The new joined-up health and wellbeing boards have been well received by The King’s Fund, but the think tank warns …

Pfizer heart drug gains new licence in UK

April 5, 2012
Sales and Marketing Inspra, NHS, Pfizer, heart failure

Pfizer’s heart pill Inspra has gained a new licence in the UK to reduce the risk of death in patients …

NHS spending on drugs fell in 2011

April 4, 2012
Sales and Marketing NHS, cost savings, generic, patent, prescriptions, spend

The NHS in England spent less on its drugs budget last year, bucking the longstanding upward trend. This is because …

NHS reforms become law

March 28, 2012
Sales and Marketing CCGs, Commissioning Board, Lansley, NHS, PCTs, QIPP, reforms

After 18 months of political wrangling and mass opposition, the government’s reform of the NHS in England has been passed …

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Teva launches generic Seroquel in UK

March 27, 2012
Sales and Marketing AZ, NHS, Quetiapine, Seroquel, Teva

Teva has launched a generic version of the antipsychotic Seroquel on the same day AstraZeneca loses patent protection on its …

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NICE starts new wave of quality standards

March 22, 2012
Sales and Marketing Commissioning Board, Future Forum, NHS, NICE

NICE has been given 123 new quality standards to work on, and includes for the first time new standards for …

NHS faces 10 years of savings, say managers

March 22, 2012
Sales and Marketing NHS, QIPP, Stout, reforms, think tank

The NHS will have to make £40 billion in savings by 2020, meaning budgets will be tighter for longer.  The …

NIHR appoints Simon Denegri as national director for public participation and engagement in research

March 20, 2012
Sales and Marketing INVOLVE, NHS, NIHR, Simon Denegri

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has appointed Simon Denegri as its new national director for public participation and …

Health Bill clears final Lords hurdle

March 20, 2012
Sales and Marketing Health and Social Care Bill, Lords, NHS, debate, government

The Health and Social Care Bill has passed through the House of Lords, meaning it is on the verge of …

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Sanofi’s new diabetes device: worth the price?

March 12, 2012
Medical Communications NHS, Sanofi, app, diabetes, iBGStar, smartphone

Sanofi launched its new iPhone and iPod Touch blood sugar monitor to much fanfare this week, but its high price …

Government could be forced to publish risk register

March 9, 2012
Sales and Marketing Healey, NHS, reforms, risk

The government has lost its appeal to keep details about the risks involved in the reform of the NHS secret.  …

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