Following the recent announcements of a new EU4Health Programme, and publication of a Roadmap on timely patient access to affordable medicines, the EU Commission has now launched a far-reaching consultation on its plans for a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe. Some of the challenges brought into sharp focus by the COVID-19 crisis will be...
A prioritisation model for COVID 19
By L. Gordon Moore, MD, Senior Medical Director, Clinical Strategy and Value based Care for 3M Health Information Systems How might a health system use existing health information to inform a data-driven priority focussed model in response to COVID 19? Health authorities globally are faced with gaps between supplies and...
Baltex has developed a face mask from 3D fabric to help fight the spread of coronavirus
Award-winning textile firm Baltex has developed a face mask from a pioneering 3D fabric to help tackle the spread of coronavirus. Baltex, a technical textile manufacturer, based in Burr Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, designs, manufactures and supplies a variety of technical textiles for a range of high-performance markets including aerospace, military,...
MHRA update on COVID-19 – 15 June 2020
The below is an update from the MHRA - 15/06/2020 - on the Coronavirus situation For more information on Coronavirus, click here This notice updates you on details of recently published guidance for industry on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how we are working closely with our healthcare partners to...
Evolution in the law affecting cannabis-based products
We recently reviewed the law on cannabis-based medicines. It is clear that changes in scientific data and social attitudes mean that producers are faced with rapid evolution and differences in regulatory approach between countries, not only for medicines but for other products too. E-cigarettes containing CBD illegal in France A French case...
Why long-term relationships help your business keep up with rapid technology change
In a world where technology advances on a daily basis, taking a long-term approach to any aspect of business might seem counter-productive. However, building stable, lasting relationships will actually benefit you and help you stay ahead of the market. According to an article in Forbes, the largest threat to global...
What is R&D for tax purposes?
A common question with a complex answer. When claiming R&D Tax Relief, your business must be performing eligible R&D activity – but what is R&D for tax purposes and what is eligible R&D activity? What is R&D? R&D stands for research and development. ‘Research and development’ are the activities a...
An update from the QbDVision team
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the pharma and biotech industries once again at the forefront of leading the world’s efforts to fight back against another insidious threat. Here at CherryCircle Software, it has ignited our team to fulfil our mission to help in this fight by bringing industry-leading software solutions...
How Digital Technology During COVID-19 Can Help Care Homes Bolster Residents’ Safety & Protection
COVID-19 has – for the vast majority of us – been the most disruptive event of our collective lives. And for those most vulnerable, and their families, probably the most troubling. While so far we have seen great examples of digital technologies being used to provide support, comfort, safety and...
Janet Worrell Joins Ranks of Regulatory Professionals
Medilink EM Patron Jenson R+ are extremely delighted to announce that Janet Worrell (Head of Regulatory) has been made a fellow of TOPRA (The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs). Janet has over 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with 29 years gained continuously in the regulatory field. Prior to working...