1.2.6 The pharmaceutical industry and NHS working together Flashcards
Other than the pharmaceutical industry supplying medicines that improve patients live, what else can they contribute?
They can contribute expertise arising from its extensive knowledge of the therapy areas relevant to its medicines as well as sharing experience in business and financial management.
What represents a fundamental shift in the relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and the NHS?
Working in partnership - moving away from the traditional sponsorship model and towards joint working in a way which is both fair and mutually beneficial with the shared aim of achieving pre-determined improvements for patient.
What forms can working collaboratively take?
Working collaboratively can take many forms including promotion, joint working, Medical Education Good and Services (MEGS) and sponsorship.
What describes situations where the NHS and pharmaceutical companies pool skills, experience and/or resources for the benefit of patients and share a commitment to successful delivery?
Joint working.
Many such projects have been successfully implement, benefiting patients across the Uk and across a range of help economies and disease areas.
What must all joint working comply with?
The ABPI Code of Practice.
When joint working, what it is recommended that all parties refer to?
The Department of Healths Best Practice Guidance on Joint Working
What has the ABPI also produced for NHS and pharmaceutical industry partners with the aim to simplify the initiation of joint working projects?
A ‘quick start’ reference guide.
What must Pharmaceutical representatives also comply with before setting up any collaboration with the NHS?
All internal company procedures.
(PQ) what does joint working see the NHS and industry do?
Pool expertise and resources for the benefit of patients.
(PQ) What is this an example of: A GP discusses her patients needs relating to smoking cessation – s suitable project is developed with a pharmaceutical company?
Joint Working.
