AEMPS modifies processes for commercialisation of medical devices
The Agencia Española de medicamentos y productos sanitarios (AEMPS) has released guidance informing of changes to the communications and commissioning … read more »
MHRA updates guidance on the supply of medicines to NI up to 31 December 2021
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has published updated guidance on the supply of authorised medicines to Northern Ireland … read more »
NHS seeks views on next steps for assessing urgent care
Patients, clinicians and the public are being invited to give their views on a comprehensive set of indicators for urgent … read more »
Minister for Health announces a national COVID-19 vaccination strategy
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced the National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which outlines Ireland’s high-level plan for safe, … read more »
Creation of new emerging and infectious diseases agency in France
The French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Health (MoH) have collaborated to create a … read more »
OECD urges European countries to reconsider attitude to health spending
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a report, Health at a Glance: Europe 2020, which urges … read more »
COVID-19 vaccine update
Local vaccination centres open this week across England, while other countries have approved vaccines against COVID-19. UK: Hundreds of local … read more »
Consultations open for EC legislative proposals
The European Commission (EC) has launched three consultations on regulations in the area of health, all open until February 2021. … read more »
MHRA publishes guidance on Project Orbis and Access Consortium
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance on Project Orbis and the Access Consortium. Project Orbis … read more »
NHS trusts to receive share of £600m to upgrade and refurbish NHS hospitals
NHS hospital staff, patients and visitors across all regions in England will benefit from refurbished wards, brand-new electrics and upgraded … read more »