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Industry clinical trial participation in the NHS falls for fifth year in a row, says trade body

The number of people taking part in industry clinical trials in the NHS has fallen for the fifth year in a row, data ...
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‘Rapid’ ICB headcount reductions putting delivery at risk, College warns

Delivery of integrated care board (ICB) functions have not been adequately protected during a reorganisation of the bodies, ...
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Medicines regulator to outsource some drug assessment work to private firms

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has awarded contracts to three private companies, in what it ...
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Insulin pen design can lead to missed doses for people with disabilities, patient safety investigation body finds

Insulin pen devices can present challenges for people with certain disabilities, the Health Services Safety Investigations ...
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MHRA extends approval for gene-editing therapy to patients aged five years and over

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a gene-editing treatment for severe sickle-cell ...