Category Archives: Andrew Lansley

Guest Blogspot: Negotiations with the UK Government over pharmaceutical pricing have achieved a good result for patients, the NHS and the industry.

Posted on December 4, 2013 by

The UK Government and the pharmaceutical industry shared many objectives throughout the recent drug pricing negotiations. For example, there was always broad agreement that: The total future drug bill needed to be affordable in the context of other spending in … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Waiting for Decisions on UK Pharmaceutical Pricing

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Little has been heard over how confidential talks between the Government and the pharmaceutical industry are progressing towards the goal of having a new, voluntary UK drug pricing system in place in 2014. In the eyes of the pharmaceutical companies … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: The NHS Constitution- the turning point?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 has always had my support. All my concerns were addressed in the final Act. The thrust of the Bill remained intact.  However, like many other people I was dismayed by the strength of … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Hunt needs to balance diplomacy with determination

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

2020health comment on the appointment of Jeremy Hunt: 2020health congratulate Jeremy Hunt on his appointment as the new Secretary of State for Health.Gail Beer, Consultant Director at 2020health and former NHS Director commented: “Andrew Lansley got the direction of travel … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: A wrong decision on UK drug pricing could seriously undermine all the good work that HM Treasury and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills have done to encourage the UK pharmaceutical industry.

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

The recent local elections highlight the political dangers ahead. The current UK coalition government has lost popularity through decisions that do not all relate to austerity measures. Shortly after the General Election Andrew Lansley’s plans to increase the say of … Continue reading →

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The Health and Social Care Bill: Final Stages in Parliament

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

With opposition to the Health and Social Care Bill having reached new heights, we must look behind the rhetoric and remember basic principles. The most important point to remember is that the NHS exists to provide the best possible, affordable … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot: Misleading, Biased Reporting on the Health and Social Care Bill in the Media

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Above all the freedom of the Press is paramount. Censorship or severely restrictive legislation is not an acceptable alternative. We sometimes have to accept the consequences and tolerate a Press that can be wrong, unfair, misleading or more interested in … Continue reading →

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