Many companies have approached me for help with market access over the years. Often, they are looking to break into the National Health Service (NHS) supplier market here in England with what they think is an innovative or superior product. Sometimes they are right about their product, and on the surface have marketing and sales […]
In a recent interview, we had the opportunity to speak with Natalie McKiernan, Chief Operating Officer, and Ben Woodthorpe, Chief Executive Officer, of hurdle, along with Karen Taylor, Digital Training Manager, and Claire Jacques, Digital Training Team Leader, from Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust (LSCFT). The interview shed light on hurdle’s innovative approach to […]
Two suppliers have been awarded funding as part of the Community Pharmacy System Innovation Fund in Wales, to support them develop their systems to support an electronic prescription service. The grants are designed to help suppliers develop their systems, with a goal to receive prescriptions digitally and omit the use of paper. It is hoped that […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to iRhythm Technologies, Inc. a heart monitoring medical device. The letter highlights concerns around how the company marketed its product and the labelling of the use of the device. It stated the product’s use “is intended to continuously record and report patient symptomatic and asymptomatic […]
Samsara Therapeutics, a biotech committed to harnessing autophagy to prevent disease and increase health span, has announced that it has received a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to further its research into a promising Parkinson’s disease drug. Research shows that Samsara’s autophagy-inducing agent, SAM0021, is able to remove the […]
At some point during the year, one Briton in four is likely to experience a mental health issue, and there is no hiding that work conditions and environment can actively contribute to that figure. Research carried out by Mind UK found that more than one worker in five (21%) has, at least once, called in […]
The Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea Carina Johansen | AFP | Getty Images Goldman Sachs analysts slashed their oil price forecast by almost 10% on the back of whey they see as increasing supply and slower demand for crude. According to a report released late Sunday, the investment bank lowered its Brent […]
Saudi Arabia is seeking stronger cooperation with China on trade investments and energy flows rather than competing with the superpower, said Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. “We came to recognize the reality of today that China is taking, had taken a lead, will continue to take that lead. We don’t have to compete with […]
