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Sanofi & Abbott in diabetes management partnership
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BioMarin’s Brineura to be made available on NHS
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MRC translational research funding boosts life sciences industry
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Cedegim UK launches clinical decision system
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Janssen’s Stelara® approved for expanded use by European Commission
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Seqirus starts on-time delivery of NHS flu vaccines
Seqirus has started on-time shipping of its NHS flu vaccines portfolio, FLUAD® (aTIV) and FLUCELVAX® TETRA▼(QIVc), to healthcare professionals across the UK. Delivering Seqirus’ flu...
Boots pilots video GP service instore
Boots UK has partnered with LIVI to pilot a video GP service with the aim of making access to healthcare easier. GP contracts in England...
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