Medicines procurement

England’s Department of Health to review hospital pharmacy services to identify cost savings

England’s Department of Health is to review hospital pharmacy services as part of a wider examination of how to cut waste in NHS procurement.…

Chief pharmacists warned of need for succession planning for procurement roles

Succession planning is urgently needed to prepare for the swathe of experienced pharmacists buying medicines for hospitals who will shortly retire, an independent review has warned.…

EU and US criticise Russia over protectionist measures for its pharmaceutical industry

The European Union (EU) and the United States have criticised Russia’s move away from open trade and introduction of policies that discriminate against foreign imports, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.…