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Free webinars exclusively for BIVDA members – Developing Real World Evidence & Specialised Commissioning

As part of BIVDA's ongoing partnership with the Life Sciences Access Academy, BIVDA members have access to two bespoke webinars for free each month. If you would like to view either, or both, please email ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk. This month's offerings are: Developing Real World Evidence for Enhanced Patient and Market Access In this informative 60-minute masterclass for LSAA members, Oliver Darlington and Andrew Mumford from Initiate…
Ben Kemp
April 16, 2024
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MedTech Strategy: One Year On and Innovation Classification Framework Webinar – 22 April, 1 – 2pm

DHSC Medical Technologies Directorate are hosting a webinar on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 1-2pm, to provide further information about the newly published MedTech Strategy: One Year On and MedTech Innovation Classification Framework. The One Year On publication provides a celebration of progress over the past year to support the move towards establishing a more streamlined and integrated innovation pathway.…
Ben Kemp
April 16, 2024
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Innovate UK AMR Mission to the UK – opportunity for members

On 2 -7 June 2024, international AMR organisations will be visiting the UK seeking UK partners. Innovate UK are hosting three event days in Glasgow, Manchester and Cambridge, where your companies will  learn the latest on AMR, relevant funding and support which is available, and perhaps find a global partner. This is a fantastic opportunity for BIVDA members with an…
Ben Kemp
April 16, 2024
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CYP2C19 genotype testing to guide clopidogrel use after ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is producing guidance on using clopidogrel genotype testing after ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack in the NHS in England. The diagnostics advisory committee has considered the evidence and the views of clinical and patient experts. This document has been prepared for public consultation. It summarises the evidence and views that have…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 4 – 10 April

NHS expands ‘one-hour’ liver testing to help detect and eliminate Hep C Thousands of people unknowingly living with hepatitis C are to be identified, diagnosed and cured thanks to major NHS investment in rapid testing technology New liver scanning and portable testing units will be deployed in a range of communities where patients are at high risk of contracting the…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2024
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Government publishes update on MedTech Strategy

The Government has published an update to the MedTech Strategy, underscoring the achievements made since its launch last year and the next steps to boost the adoption of medical technology in the NHS. The Government's overall ambition is to provide patients with faster access to the right products by streamlining the end-to-end innovation pathway. To achieve this, they seek to…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2024
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Medical technology innovation classification framework released

DHSC have released a new medical technology innovation classification framework with the aim of creating "single version of truth for innovative language". This coincides with the release of an update to the MedTech Strategy following its publication a year ago. The framework will: establish a common language for discussing innovation across the medical technology sector establish clear criteria for a…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2024