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Off-patent medicines could save NHS millions—but only if UK remains attractive to suppliers - BGMA
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UK risks losing millions in NHS savings without stronger support for generics - BGMA

Despite accounting for four out of every five medicines used by the NHS, successive governments have failed to create any targeted policy for the generic medicines sector, says BGMA chief executive Mark Samuels.

Prostate cancer: At-home saliva test could save NHS £500 million annually
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Prostate cancer: Spit test better than blood test in spotting men at highest risk

The new DNA saliva test also detected a higher proportion of the aggressive prostate cancers than the current blood test.

Support for generic medicines manufacturers key to affordable healthcare- Teva UK director
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Exclusive: Teva UK calls for inclusion of generic manufacturers in policy talks

Support for generic medicine manufacturers key to affordable healthcare, says Teva UK director Ryan Ruscoe.

NICE approves AstraZeneca’s twice-a-day tablet ‘capivasertib’ for advanced breast cancer
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NICE approves twice-a-day tablet for advanced breast cancer

Recommended for people with hormone receptor (HR)-positive HER2-negative breast cancer, the treatment may delay the need for chemotherapy and its associated side-effects

Start thinking about how to react to pay review- PD tells NHS pharmacists

PDA urges NHS pharmacists to prepare response as government delays pay reviews

All NHS pharmacists are encouraged to stay informed about current inflation rates and forecasts to help them decide a fair pay increase.

Janet Morrison discusses pharmacy funding strategy at 2025 conference
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CPE calls new funding deal a ‘reluctant yes’

The government has committed to working with the organisation to establish “a sustainable funding and operating model” for the future, according to CPE chief executive Janet Morrison.