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UK fines pharma companies $360 million for overcharging NHS
expresspharma
July 16, 2021
The watchdog said the firms charged the NHS "excessively high prices" for almost a decade for the steroid hydrocortisone.
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Contraceptive mini pill to be made available over the counter in the UK
pharmaceutical-technology
July 12, 2021
The contraceptive pill will be available to buy over the counter at UK pharmacies for the first time after a landmark ruling from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Gov’t sets out ten-year strategy for the UK’s life sciences sector
pharmatimes
July 07, 2021
The government has revealed its ten-year Life Sciences Vision, which aims to build on the successes of COVID-19 to accelerate innovations for patients.
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UK releases implementation plan for developing clinical research delivery
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
June 24, 2021
The new implementation plan lays out the steps the UK Government and clinical research community will take to improve research and tackle health inequalities.
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UK to donate 100 million surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses
pharmatimes
June 16, 2021
The UK government will donate at least 100 million surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses within the next year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday.
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Glenmark launches Tiogiva, tiotropium bromide dry powder inhaler in UK
expresspharma
June 16, 2021
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched a bioequivalent version of Tiotropium Bromide dry powder inhaler (DPI) under the brand name – Tiogiva, in the UK for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Lupin gets UK marketing authorisation for Luforbec 100/6 µg pMDI
expresspharma
June 16, 2021
Luforbec 100/6 µg pMDI is indicated for regular treatment of asthma and for the symptomatic treatment of patients with severe COPD.
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Humanigen starts rolling submission for Covid-19 drug in UK
pharmaceutical-technology
June 15, 2021
Humanigen has commenced a rolling review submission to the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), seeking marketing approval for its drug candidate, lenzilumab.
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£3m worth of illegally sold meds and devices seized in UK
pharmatimes
June 10, 2021
UK officers have seized more than 3 million medicines and medical devices valued at over £9 million as part of a global operation tackling the illegal online sale of medicines and medical devices.
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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approved for adolescents in the UK
pharmaceutical-technology
June 07, 2021
The approval of Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine COMIRNATY in the UK has been expanded to include individuals between 12 and 15 years of age.