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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Allan Wailoo. Please join us in giving Beth a massive congratulations on her new role, and celebrating Mark as he transitions into his research focus! 👏 #HealthEconomics #HealthPolicy #LeadershipTransition #EEPRU #EconomicEvaluation #ResearchImpact #AcademicLeadership

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Beth Woods is stepping up as our new Co-Director! Beth brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to producing research with policy impact. Having already been a vital part of the EEPRU community, she is perfectly positioned to co-lead the unit alongside

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

An exciting new chapter for EEPRU! We are announcing a transition in our leadership team as we warmly welcome a new co-director and celebrate a familiar face staying on in a new capacity.

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🔓 Free Access: As part of the Editor's Choice selection, the paper will be freely available to all for the next 30 days! 🔗 Read the full open-access article and related material here: bit.ly/4hFzj24 #EEPRU #HealthEconomics #ValueInHealth #PharmaPricing

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EEPRU - Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

💡 About the Research: Multi-indication drugs present complex challenges for healthcare systems and pharmaceutical pricing. This paper provides a quantitative analysis of alternative policy frameworks aimed at balancing value, affordability, and patient access.

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EEPRU - Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Each month, the Editors-in-Chief review accepted papers and highlight a select few that represent particularly innovative, important, or impactful contributions to the field. We are thrilled to see our team's work recognised in this way.

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EEPRU - Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🎉 Exciting News & Research Distinction! 🎉 We are delighted to share that a new paper from our team at EEPRU, "Alternative pricing policies for multi-indication products: a quantitative analysis," has been selected as an "Editor's Choice" article for the August 2026 issue of Value in Health! 📚✨

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EEPRU - Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

Pricing models for multi-indication drugs in the UK NHS

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Does NHS spending actually reduce health inequalities? 🏥📈 A new commentary compares two key studies, Anaya-Montes et al. (2025) & Martin et al. (2022), to unpack why they reach different conclusions on how funding impacts deprived vs. high-mortality areas. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4f0TwN4

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers & chairs from DHSC, NHSE, NICE, IFS, LSE, LSHTM, Oxford, Kent & Glasgow🤝 The boundaries have officially been pushed. Now, it's time to turn these methodologies into impactful policy. #HealthEconomics #PublicPolicy #SocialCare #NIHR 3/3

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

💡Pharma & Pricing: Economic evaluation meets healthcare regulation 🏡Social Care: Advancing methods to capture its true investment value 🌍Spillovers: Factoring in everything from informal caregivers to climate change 📊Metrics: Patient-centric vs universally comparable data 2/3

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What an incredible day pushing the boundaries of health economics! 🚀 The NIHR EEPRU & NIHR Economics Group, co-hosted by UoY & UoS, brought together top academics, policymakers & system leaders to map out the future of health policy frameworks. What we dived into:👇 1/3

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🗒️Happening today EEPRU’s first in-person event: Pushing the Boundaries of Economic Evaluation Methods for Policy Partnering with NIHR Economics key discussion topics include pharma&pricing, social care, spillovers & side effects & patient-centred metrics. #HealthEconomics #EEPRU

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New paper out now in the British Journal of Cancer - shows One Human + AI is the best path for NHS breast screening. 👉️ Better detection 👉️ Saves lives 👉️ Saves money It reduces pressure on staff while delivering the best value. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4tKlsd4

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🛠️ Key Resources 1. TSD22 Updated: New guidance on 3L to 5L mapping 2. TSD23 Updated: Revised severity calculators 3. Value in Health: Summary paper on the expected impact of the move Check out the full breakdown & reports: bit.ly/4bJkbNQ #HealthEconomics #EQ5D5L

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Infographic on EQ-5D Adoption Issues.pdf

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🧪 What’s New? • Analysis of 38 appraisals: how EQ-5D-5L affects cost-effectiveness & severity weights • New mapping tools (Stata, R, Excel) for 3L to 5L transitions • Updated age-adjusted UK population scores for NICE Severity Shortfall calculations

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📢 The Big Move: Transitioning from EQ-5D-3L to 5L Rowen et al. have published the definitive UK 5L value set. After 18 months of research by EEPRU and @nice-dsu.bsky.social, we’re sharing reports & tools for the transition to the new EQ-5D-5L value set 🧵

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The #NHSLongTermPlan sets out a vision for a fairer, smarter, and more sustainable NHS. EEPRU research supports this ambition—providing evidence to inform better policy and investment decisions. 💊📈💷 Learn more about this and our other research 👉http://bit.ly/3W2KBS6

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

How can the NHS get more value from medicines? 💊 The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes re-evaluating medicines & sequencing treatments to improve value. Our research provides a framework for dynamic reassessment of medicines & value-based prescribing👉https://tinyurl.com/ycxsmmfz #NHS10YearPlan

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes shifting resources from treatment to prevention. 🔄 EEPRU research shows this is evidence-based: public health spending delivers more #QALYs per £ than @NHS treatment💡 Learn more👉 tinyurl.com/2btn7zh2 #HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The #NHSLongTermPlan aims to boost economic growth 💷 through better health. Our research provides evidence on how NHS & Adult Social Care spending affects paid production, informing smarter health investment.📈 More 👉 tinyurl.com/ydf3bjpv #HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Smarter pricing = better outcomes The #NHSLongTerm Plan backs innovation—but pricing matters. Our research shows how pricing policy can be designed to reward valuable innovation, appropriately moderate expenditure & maximise long-term population health 👉https://tinyurl.com/35d8bb8v #NHS10YearPlan

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

#AI is central to the #NHSLongTermPlan EEPRU research shows how #EconomicEvaluation can assess AI tools like Mirai for breast cancer screening, ensuring investments in AI deliver benefits to patients & value for money to the @NHS Learn more👉https://tinyurl.com/4vs8rdxf #HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The #NHSLongTermPlan aims to cut elective waits to <18 weeks. But reducing waiting times uniformly may worsen health inequalities. EEPRU research finds prioritising waiting times in deprived areas could limit increases in #HealthInequality & improve health. Learn more 👉https://tinyurl.com/37bawepj

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The #NHSLongTermPlan commits to narrowing health inequalities. EEPRU research uses UK survey data to uncover how socioeconomic status and ethnicity shape health outcomes—providing evidence for smarter, fairer policy design. Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/3pbxkpks #HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Over the next 8 weeks, we'll be sharing a deep dive into our research connected to the NHS 10-Year Plan! 🚀 Stay tuned to see how our work aims to support and contribute to the future of healthcare. 🔬 #NHS10YearPlan #HealthcareResearch

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

New report: What is the impact of fiscal devolution on adult social care in England? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment Find out more and download the report here: bit.ly/3UzRmKv

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

New EEPRU paper validates the EQ-HWB-25 & EQ-HWB-9 for measuring health & wellbeing. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40812749/

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

For more info/joining details email d.l.davis@sheffield.ac.uk

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

• The most pressing research questions identified by various care home stakeholder groups. • How these priorities can be developed into eligible research questions. • The potential for immediate application through secondary analysis of existing datasets. Wed 6 August 1-2pm

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Interested in care home research? The Prioritising Research through Engagement with older Adult Care Homes (PREACH) study, funded by EEPRU, is pleased to share its findings. We invite your analysts and researchers to a dedicated webinar to explore:

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

New spotlights on research * What drives health inequalities? Personal, family and neighbourhood socioeconomic status, ethnicity or other factors? * Does publicly-funded Adult Social Care improve the wellbeing of informal and unpaid carers? These & more:https://bit.ly/3Dk3gDe

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The vital role of informal carers can come at a cost to their well-being. This paper looks at how an increase in Adult Social Care (ASC) expenditure in England could help ease this burden, improving carers' quality of life: bit.ly/42X2i8M For the project page & further papers, see : bit.ly/4jyoZqC

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

How much should the NHS pay for new drugs when they are used to treat more than one condition? New research compares the alternatives of Uniform Pricing, Indication-Based Pricing (IBP) and Commercial Flexibility. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Is there a gap between funding and need for Public Health Services? This project will: * Quantify unmet need for key PH services * Explore real-world estimate limitations via surveys & interviews * Deliver recommendations This work will empower better funding decisions: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Is extending eligibility for Adult Social Care better than spending more on people who already use services? Our study shows expanding eligibility improves quality of life for more people & is better value for money. Key findings for policy makers: bit.ly/3Dsdam3

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

How can we ensure cost-effectiveness analyses accurately reflect patient quality of life? We developed econometric methods to identify when and in what way EQ-5D may be limited. Methods are being tested in breast cancer, dementia, liver disease & CF. Discover our findings: bit.ly/43n6d07

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

EEPRU co-directors Mark Sculpher and Allan Wailoo join the Working Group of HEMA: the newly formed international Health Economics Methods Advisory initiative. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3EvEksG

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Congratulations to EEPRU PhD student Hannah Hussain who graduated from @sheffielduni.bsky.social last week. A pleasure to supervise her work on dementia and quality of life.

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

For further information of this EEPRU project, please visit the project page on our website:- t.co/6ZTCViUsVw

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NIHR EEPRU @nihr-eepru.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

The online survey for the PREACH study is now open! Whether you are a care home professional, a family member, or someone with a general interest in care home research, we invite you to share your views. You can participate by completing the survey: bit.ly/4dWBc4P

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