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Medical Journalists' Association @mja-uk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

And now News Story (Specialist) goes to @emahase.bsky.social for her @bmj.com article on access to Mounjaro. Huge Congratulations! @medicinesuk.bsky.social #mjaawards

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The role of medicines to the successful deployment of neighbourhood health will be crucial. Medicines UK convened a roundtable of ICB leaders to discuss the implementation of neighbourhood health and how greater visibility of patent expiries could help drive quicker uptake, savings and access.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

To find out more about our new Medicines UK API Council and to join contact info@medicinesuk.com

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It was only just over a week ago we held our second annual Medicines UK conference. It was a fantastic day and we have received brilliant feedback from delegates. We had a stellar line-up of speakers including medicines minister Preet Gill and work is already underway on the next event.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In our latest podcast episode, Dominic Wake, the head of corporate affairs, northern cluster at Sandoz, and a Medicines UK member speaks to Jacoline Bouvy, the Deputy Director for Medicines Evaluation at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tn2je...

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Medical Journalists' Association @mja-uk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We are delighted to announce @medicinesuk.bsky.social as a sponsor for the 2026 #MJAAwards. Medicines UK is the trade body representing manufacturers of 85% of the prescription drugs used by the NHS. You can find out more here: mjauk.org/about/sponso... Awards entries close June 10...

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Medicines UK - Medical Journalists’ Association

The Medical Journalists’ Association is pleased to welcome Medicines UK as a new sponsor for the 2026 MJA Awards, supporting the News Story (Specialist Audience) category. About Medicines UK Medicines...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This week we announced the election of a new Chair of Medicines UK, with Paul Burden of Accord Healthcare taking on the role from Diane DiGangi Trench of Sandoz. Read the press release on Paul's appointment medicinesuk.com/news/paul-bu... #Generics #biosimilars #NHS

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Paul Burden takes chair role at Medicines UK

Medicines UK has announced that Paul Burden will become its new chair. Paul, who is the UK Country Head for Accord Healthcare, will succeed Diane Di Gangi-Trench, Head of Northern Cluster Europe, Sand...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The latest episode of the Medicines Matters podcast brought to you by Medicines UK is now live and available to download. To listen to the episode click on the link below. mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pascd...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our chief executive Mark Samuels spoke to Evan Davis on Radio 4's PM programme about how medicines supplies to the UK are being impacted by the Middle East conflict. Listen from 26 minutes on the link below. #Generics #Biosimilars #NHS www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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PM - President Trump hails ‘most cherished friendship' - BBC Sounds

Royals welcomed at the White House as a leaked video of the UK ambassador emerges.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The latest episode of the Medicine Matters podcast is now available to listen and download using the link below. The focus for this discussion is medicines reclassification and how it is benefiting patients and manufacturers. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-b84rn...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We have launched a new website for the association full of content and information about the generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines sector. Our members fulfil 85% of all NHS patient prescriptions and are integral to the safe and sustainable running of the UK's health systems. medicinesuk.com

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Medicines UK is the trading name of the British Generic Manufacturers Association, which represents the suppliers of 85% of NHS prescription medicines, annually delivering over £20bn in annual healthc...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The latest episode of the Medicine Matters podcast is now available to listen and watch. Many thanks to Charles Joynson, founder of WaveData Ltd for his insight and expertise on pricing in the UK market. Please click on the link below. #generics #biosimilars #NHS bgma.podbean.com/e/medicine-m...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome @mhragovuk.bsky.social chief executive Lawrence Tallon to our Medicines UK members meeting today. Great discussion and engagement across a wide range of issues impacting the licencing and supply of generic and biosimilar medicines. #generics #biosimilars #MHRA

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Medicines UK chief executive Mark Samuels comments on the announcement today of the deal between the UK and US on pharmaceutical tariffs. Read the full statement below. #generics #biosimilars

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Listen to the latest episode of the Medicine Matters podcast featuring Adele Paterson, chief executive of International Health Partners. She talks about the vital role of the NGO in distributing essential medicines to where they are needed most. bgma.podbean.com/e/medicine-m... #generics

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

It was great to see our association leading a panel discussion at the CPC North event in Manchester at the end of last week on the topic of medicine shortages. #generics #biosimilars #NHS

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Next week, Medicines UK, alongside NHS England and the MHRA will be hosting a free one hour virtual webinar on streamlining the regulatory pathway for biosimilars in the UK. Full details below and how to reserve a place. #biosimilars #NHS #mhra

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Great discussions and insight shared at yesterday’s roundtable featuring medicines minister Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, who met with global leaders from some of the world’s leading off-patent companies. In the UK, generics and biosimilars fulfil 85% of NHS patient prescriptions. #generics #biosimilars #NHS

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Chancellor will next week unveil her Autumn Statement to the nation. We have been examining the policy areas which can support our industry - which supplies 85% of the NHS' medicines - and help boost the broader UK economy. You can read our full submission at medicinesuk.com/view-news/20...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our chief executive Mark Samuels today gave evidence to the House of Lords public services committee inquiry into medicines security. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Our reaction to the news that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended generic abiraterone for prostate cancer which will benefit thousands of patients by increasing access and saving the NHS millions of pounds.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our chief executive Mark Samuels writes in the The Economic Times on the areas where further collaboration could occur between India and the UK in developing their free-trade agreement and why off-patent medicines are a natural place to start. pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pharma-...

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A Wise Prescription for UK–India Growth: Life Sciences Must Lead the Way

UK-India Growth: Explore how the UK and India can collaborate in the field of life sciences to drive economic growth and enhance healthcare access. Learn about the potential of off-patent medicines an...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Another episode has dropped of the Medicine Matters podcast from Medicines UK. View here podbean.com/eas/pb-kgyh9...

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The latest episode of the Medicine Matters podcast is available to listen and download below. In this edition we discuss data and what patent expiries mean for NHS savings and increased patient access. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-e759x-... #generics #biologics #medicines

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Creating a world class life sciences sector requires an ambitious, high performing regulator. Our chief executive Mark Samuels pens his thoughts on this critical topic for the think tank @ukandeu.bsky.social Read the full article below. ukandeu.ac.uk/making-briti...

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Making British life sciences regulation competitive - UK in a changing Europe

Mark Samuels considers medicines regulation in the UK and argues there needs to be a clearer vision from regulators to ensure the UK remains competitive.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Our reaction below to the Department for Health Social Care and NHS England’s ongoing work and future plans to improve shortage management and strengthen medicines supply chain resilience. You can read the full report at www.gov.uk/government/p... #generics #biosimilars

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Our latest monthly analysis of medicine supply issues has been published on our website. It shows that overall there is currently a decline in the total number of shortages. Figures are at at their lowest level for nearly three years. www.medicinesuk.com/view-news/bg... #generics #biosimilars

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

What does President Trump's letter to 17 pharmaceutical companies on most favoured nation pricing mean for the cost of medicines in the UK? Our chief executive Mark Samuels spoke to the BBC about this topic on BBC Radio 4. Listen to the link below from 32 mins. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The World Tonight - Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments - BBC Sounds

Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to "be positioned in the appropriate regions"

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Only a few short weeks ago, Medicines UK held its first ever conference and we were delighted to welcome Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care Karin Smyth as the keynote speaker. If you missed the event, see below for a taster. vimeo.com/1105497497/1...

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This is "Medicines UK Conference" by Jeremy Durrant on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Our chief executive Mark Samuels was on the BBC's World Business Report this week discussing the impact of trade and tariffs. Listen to the interview on the link below. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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World Business Report - AstraZeneca announces $50 billion investment in the United States - BBC Sounds

The pharmaceutical giant invests in US ahead of potential tariffs

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The Government's life sciences strategy is out today and we are delighted the recognition in there of the importance of the off-patent sector. See below the reaction from Medicines UK's chief executive Mark Samuels. #generics #biosimilars

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

It's been a momentous week at Medicines UK with our inaugural conference. We welcomed health minister Karin Smyth MP who spoke about the importance of our sector to the NHS and outlined plans to make the UK the premier global location for biosimilar launches.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

A brilliant day of insight, collaboration and partnership at the Medicines UK conference. The off-patent industry - which is responsible for supplying four out of five NHS medicines - came together to discuss the topics which matter most with colleagues across the supply chain and Government.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The BGMA is now Medicines UK. Our new name reflects the scale of the contributions our members make to the overall medicines dispensed by the NHS. Our new brand reinvigorates our mission to create a sustainable and cost-effective supply of generic and biosimilar medicines to UK patients.

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Medicines UK @medicinesuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

We are proudly launching our new name and brand as our association becomes Medicines UK. Our members supply the vast majority of prescription packs the NHS relies on. Watch this short film from our chief executive Mark Samuels on why we have adopted a new name. Find out more: www.medicinesuk.com

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