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UK becoming a medicines supply “backwater” claims BGMA

The British Generic Manufacturers Association calls on political parties to back the UK’s struggling off-patent medicines sector.

25 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Record number of medicines face supply problems, warns BGMA

Over 100 medicines face supply issues, says the BGMA which criticised the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access.

07 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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EMA investigation could affect up to 225 UK generic products

Generic medicines authorised on the basis of studies conducted by Indian company Synapse Labs under investigation after "serious doubts" about reliability of clinical data.

07 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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‘Spiralling’ drugs tax will force ICBs to find extra £37 million annually

In a report published today, the BGMA said the government's rising tax puts future drug launches in the UK "in jeopardy."

30 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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New discount deduction system to come into effect in October

The new system will be split into three parts – generic medicines, branded medicines and appliances

26 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New chief exec for generics manufacturers association

The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has announced that Mark Samuels is to be its new chief executive.

18 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Viatris formed with merger of Upjohn and Mylan

New company will rival Teva in global generics market.

18 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Why all the fuss about biosimilars?

Biosimilars have been exciting attention in secondary care for over a decade but seem to have made little impact in the community. 

23 Oct 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Why all the fuss about biosimilars?

Biosimilars have been exciting attention in secondary care for over a decade but seem to have made little impact in the community. 

23 Oct 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Coronavirus hits Indian drug exports

India has ordered an export ban on 26 active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations made from them.

04 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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