OECD
UK rates of obesity increased by 92% over two decades
November 13, 2017Research and Development, Sales and Marketing OECD, biotech, drugs, obesity, pharma, pharmaceutical
A recent report by the OECD shares concerns that the UK’s overall health looks set to face a crisis due …
Emerging markets top global R&D spending league
February 4, 2016Research and Development GDP, OECD, R&D spending, investment
Data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows Korea and Israel are investing much more in research …
OECD report warns of high spend and slow growth for pharma industry
November 5, 2015Manufacturing and Production, Sales and Marketing OECD, pharmaceutical spending
The high prices that pharma companies charge for specialty medicines are straining the health budgets of wealthy nations, according to …
NICE aims for earlier cancer diagnosis
November 20, 2014Sales and Marketing Cancer, England, NHS, NICE, OECD, UK, baker
NICE is updating its guidance in a bid to help doctors spot the signs and symptoms of cancer as part …
A call for harmony on clinical trials
July 1, 2013Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Frédéric Sgard, OECD, clinical trials
Clinical trials are an essential part of the development of medical treatments. They involve testing new medicines or new therapies, …
Growth in health spending ‘grinds to a halt’
June 28, 2012Business Services, Sales and Marketing Financial, GDP, OECD, growth, pharma
Growth in health spending slowed or fell in real terms in 2010 in almost all OECD countries, reversing a long-term …
Mixed results for UK in international health survey
November 25, 2011Sales and Marketing NHS, OECD, healthcare
The NHS in England does not perform well on some patient outcomes for cancer, stroke and respiratory diseases given the …
