Scotland’s Health Secretary Shona Robison has announced an independent review into the way medicines are assessed by the Scottish Medicines Consortium for use on the country’s National Health Service.

Changes to bring about faster access to new medicines in Scotland will see cost regulators pay closer attention to patient views as part of the decision-making process. Changes to bring about faster ...

In England, the appraisal process for new services and medicines is governed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NHS England is legally obliged to fund and resource ...

Menzolit, a market leader in sheet and bulk moulding compounds (SMC and BMC) and Bac2, the polymer materials company, have concluded a 15-month development partnership. The result is a new phenolic ...

Lightweight structural components for automotive can now be made in high volume manufacturing using carbon fiber reinforced SMC. Using a unique Daron® resin from AOC, these parts feature superior ...

SINGAPORE — Complaints by patients which are frivolous and take up too much resources should be screened early on before disciplinary hearings. The ethical code for doctors could also be made clearer.