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Biosimilars and key generic medicines – March 2026 update

Event 18 March 2026Location Online, via Webex, 13.00-14.00pm

An update about biosimilar and key generic medicines to support system planning and mobilisation.

Date

18 March 2026

Location

Online, via Webex, 13.00-14.00pm

About the event

Speakers from NHS England and NHS SPS will provide insights to support planning and implementation of biosimilar and key generic medicines. Novel ideas about communicating and engaging patients will be covered and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

This webinar is intended for NHS procurement and clinical teams implementing biosimilar and high value generic medicines. It will not be recorded as some information is commercially confidential and subject to change.

Why it’s important

Implementation of biosimilar and key generic medicines requires collaborative working across the system. The use of biological medicines, including biosimilars, is expanding in clinical practice.  

Timely implementation and use of biosimilar and key generic medicines offers the NHS opportunities to deliver better value for certain conditions.

What will be covered

  • An update on progress with biosimilar implementation
  • A forward view to new medicines on tariff from April 2026, and a five year strategic outlook
  • Novel ideas for communicating and engaging with patients about biosimilar implementation
  • A question and answer session with NHSE and NHS SPS colleagues

Speakers

A range of speakers from SPS and other organisations will help run this event.

Non-SPS speakers

Tara Callagy

Lead Medicines Value Pharmacist, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Barbara Sly

New to Market Biosimilars and Generics Category Lead, Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain, NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

SPS speakers

Learn more about our SPS team below

Registration

You can now register for this event. Once registered you will receive confirmation and a link for your diary.

Note: Our webinars are provided for colleagues providing NHS services so please register with your NHS or work-based email address. If you don’t provide NHS services or are a charity, please drop us a line to clarify your interest in this webinar.

Check your access before the event

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Joining on the day

Listen through your computer or mobile phone.
The webinar will start promptly at 13:00 but please join at least 5 minutes earlier so you don’t miss important information.

Dial in

If you experience trouble accessing the meeting from your computer, you can always dial in and listen through your phone. Once registered, please see your event invitation or contact the event admin (details below) for further information.

Resources

This webinar will not be recorded as some information is commercially confidential and subject to change.

Contact us

Please contact the admin team if you have any questions.