Hot topic: NHS drugs bill hike might just be a good thing

“Nothing for something” doesn’t sound like much of a deal. But when that “nothing” is zero tariffs on UK pharmaceutical products being sold in the US, then that’s something to shout about – in today’s world anyway. Topline details of the UK-US pharma deal were briefed earlier this week. In return for zero tariffs, the […]

Weekly roundup: Approvals, AI breakthroughs, and patient care innovations

Biocomposites announced expanded approval in India for STIMULAN® Rapid Cure to be mixed with antimicrobials to treat infection Biocomposites announces the expanded approval for STIMULAN® Rapid Cure in India. The approval from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) allows STIMULAN® Rapid Cure to be mixed with a wider variety of antibiotics than before, including in combination, […]

Women self administering a weight-loss injectable prescription drug

Weekly hot topic: Prescription drugs and the rise of self-pay

People in Europe and the US rarely pay for prescription drugs out of their own pockets.  In Europe, their national health services almost always pick up the tab – even if some people have to contribute by way of a prescription charge. In the US, the health insurer normally foots the bill.  But things have […]

Weekly roundup: Huge fundraisings, patents approved, award winners and more. Next up Genesis 2025!

What an incredible few days at Jefferies & London Life Science Week! 🎉 A huge thank you to Jefferies, the BioIndustry Association (BIA), MedCity, and London & Partners for hosting this goliath event. It gets bigger, better and more impactful every year, and we’re proud to be part of it. We are glad so many […]

Hot topic: Cash is starting to flow into the life science sector

You have probably already seen the news: not one but two major European life science funds have closed in the last week – collectively raising a massive €1.15 billion!  Last Friday (November 14), leading European life sciences venture capital firm Medicxi announced it had closed its €500 million Medicxi V fund.  And on Monday, (November […]

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