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Generics

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Public health

Discount blues

Contractors in Northern Ireland are unconvinced a generics and brands discount scheme will distribute money fairly, says Terry Maguire.

24 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

UK becoming a medicines supply “backwater” claims BGMA

The British Generic Manufacturers Association calls on political parties to back the UK’s struggling off-patent medicines sector.

25 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Medicines

EMA investigation could affect up to 225 UK generic products

Generic medicines authorised on the basis of studies conducted by Indian company Synapse Labs under investigation after "serious doubts" about reliability of clinical data.

07 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

Record number of medicines face supply problems, warns BGMA

Over 100 medicines face supply issues, says the BGMA which criticised the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access.

07 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

‘Spiralling’ drugs tax will force ICBs to find extra £37 million annually

In a report published today, the BGMA said the government's rising tax puts future drug launches in the UK "in jeopardy."

30 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

New discount deduction system to come into effect in October

The new system will be split into three parts – generic medicines, branded medicines and appliances

26 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing

Generics have helped save £1.2bn says NHSE&I

Adalimumab accounts for around one-third of savings.

01 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New chief exec for generics manufacturers association

The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has announced that Mark Samuels is to be its new chief executive.

18 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Viatris formed with merger of Upjohn and Mylan

New company will rival Teva in global generics market.

18 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus hits Indian drug exports

India has ordered an export ban on 26 active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations made from them.

04 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Corbyn: Labour would establish state-owned generics manufacturer

Jeremy Corbyn has said that if elected Labour would “redesign” medicine distribution in the UK.

23 Sep 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

New generics company opens for UK business

Pharmacists now have a new UK source of generic medicines.

01 Mar 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Actavis' generics business sold to Indian manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals buys Actavis UK and Ireland from Teva

05 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article