POSTED BY KATE NEWMAN | 21 MARCH 2023 Draft guidance on how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements We look at new draft guidance on how competition law applies to environmental sustainability agreements between businesses, and how this applies in the life sciences sector. Read more Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
POSTED BY ISABEL TEARE | 28 FEBRUARY 2023 The Windsor Framework - what does it mean for life sciences? We take a look at what the Windsor Framework means for the life sciences sector. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY ANTHONY KIANI-NASSERI | 11 JANUARY 2023 Improving access to medicines in lower income countries - the Medicines Patent Pool Making medicines available to those in low or middle income countries is an ongoing challenge. What is the contribution of the Medicines Patent Pool to addressing that problem? Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY ISABEL TEARE | 25 OCTOBER 2022 An extension to the timetable for UK medical device reforms, and new SaMD and AIaMD plans UK medical devices regulator, the MHRA, is planning a 12-month extension to its planned reforms of the regulatory system, and a new approach to provide effective and proportionate regulation for the growing software and AI medical device sectors. What can business expect? Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY JOHANNES ARENS | 27 SEPTEMBER 2022 A patent application targeting a computer program to improve patient compliance fails A patent application relating to an app to support patient compliance with a medicine dosing regime did not meet the European Patent Office requirements for protection. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY TRACY YATES | 15 SEPTEMBER 2022 Visa scheme to target in-demand skills for scale-ups We look at a new visa route for fast and high growth companies seeking to hire skilled people from around the world. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY ISABEL TEARE | 14 SEPTEMBER 2022 Planned medical device reforms – rigour, flexibility and a global approach We review progress on the UK Government consultation on the regulation of medical devices, and look at the shape and timing of forthcoming reforms. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
POSTED BY ISABEL TEARE | 5 SEPTEMBER 2022 Regulators tackle online promotion of medicines and medical devices We look at some recent examples of enforcement of advertising rules in the life sciences sector in the context of online promotional activity. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY ALICE SIMPSON | 3 MARCH 2022 ABPI Consultation on new industry principles for the use of health data The ABPI is proposing a new set of principles to improve public trust and transparency around the use of health data. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY ISABEL TEARE | 7 FEBRUARY 2022 Good Machine Learning Practice for medical devices We look at the Good Machine Learning Practice guidance for medical devices drawn up jointly by regulators in the US, Canada and the UK. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
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