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How did a small former fishing village in rural Ireland come to be responsible for maintaining the world’s erections?
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and culture since 1913
How did a small former fishing village in rural Ireland come to be responsible for maintaining the world’s erections?
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The details are more complex than pharma’s pitch suggests
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Big Pharma has the NHS in its grip – and patients are paying the price.
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The UK has a compelling offer in cutting-edge science, but more must be done to realise its potential.
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A revolt over patient safety and declining expertise is tearing the medical establishment apart.
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The psychiatrist and renowned brain health expert on changing perceptions around the UK’s biggest killer.
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High street pharmacies are more than just chemist shops – they give patients access to life-saving advice and medical care.
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Clear national policy, collaboration with patients, and reviewing progress are key to tackling diagnosis, treatment and care challenges.
The government is pushing for strengthened intellectual property rules for India-made pharmaceuticals.
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Nice needs to lead the debate about treatments that may be too low-value to justify using NHS resources.
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Partnership between the NHS, industry and research institutes is crucial to enable the UK to reach its clinical research potential.
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Britain has a strong background in pharmaceuticals and clinical trials but is struggling to achieve its full potential.

Why pharmaceutical companies play a role in driving progress.
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The rapid advancement of technology must be used to fight disease.
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We urgently need more dermatology specialists and a greater focus on skin conditions.

Cross-sector working, NHS resourcing and strong leadership are all needed to propel us in medicine development.
The expiration of Vpas, the health department-private sector agreement, could see the NHS’s medicines bill ballooning.
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Access to anonymised health records could transform the treatment of disease, but only if it’s done ethically.
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Could investing in new technologies optimise patient outcomes and address current workforce challenges?
Utilising pharmacy’s expertise will be vital in providing better patient care and reducing the backlog.
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