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The UK will be the first country in the world to introduce a tailored framework for the regulation of innovative products manufactured at or close to the location where a patient receives care.
Four life sciences companies from across the UK will benefit from the first tranche of Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) grants.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Five new serious shortage protocols have been issued for penicillin.
Serious shortage protocols (SSPs) issued for 3 penicillin medicines.
Following its success during the COVID-19 pandemic, the functions of the Vaccine Taskforce will be embedded as a permanent part of government structures.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Urgent action continues to be taken to ensure women across the UK will be able to more reliably access HRT products.
The government has tabled a landmark amendment to the Health and Care Bill aiming to eradicate the use of goods and services in the NHS that are tainted by slavery and human trafficking.
DHSC's Chief Commercial Officer wrote to medicines and medical product suppliers, supply chain and businesses.
2,800,000 packets of paracetamol will be distributed to leading UK supermarkets and retailers.
Allergy patients who carry Emerade 300 microgram adrenaline auto-injector pens should contact their prescriber and seek replacement pens of a different brand. This applies to Emerade 300 microgram pens that are still in-date…
More than 80 medicines used to treat patients in intensive care units have been banned from parallel export from the UK.
Patients prescribed cannabis-based medicines will be able to get their treatment in days rather than months.
New restrictions mean the MMR vaccine cannot be parallel exported from the UK, to protect stock for private patients and those not eligible for routine NHS jabs.
There will be new restrictions on exporting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, which currently face supply shortages due to manufacturing issues.
The NHS will test the world's first ‘subscription’ style payment model to incentivise pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs for resistant infections.
The government has announced plans to launch procurement exercises to secure freight capacity if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.
A letter to suppliers giving an update on ensuring a continued supply of medicines and medical products if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.
The Egyptian government has enlisted British companies backed by the Department for International Trade to help the country reform its healthcare system.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
UK vaccine exports have almost tripled in value since 2013, reaching £3.2 billion.
Up to £8 million is available for businesses to digitise and improve the manufacture of medicines through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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