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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

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

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

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

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

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

Prescribing

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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Generics have helped save £1.2bn says NHSE&I

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Viatris formed with merger of Upjohn and Mylan

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Generics

Discount blues

UK becoming a medicines supply “backwater” claims BGMA

EMA investigation could affect up to 225 UK generic products

Record number of medicines face supply problems, warns BGMA

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

New discount deduction system to come into effect in October

Generics have helped save £1.2bn says NHSE&I

New chief exec for generics manufacturers association

Viatris formed with merger of Upjohn and Mylan

Coronavirus hits Indian drug exports