New Medicines
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Annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook
20 October 2025Our annual output to support managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and patent expiries in the NHS.
Understanding data exclusivity and market protection
11 July 2025Data exclusivity and market protection periods prevent generic or biosimilar competition for at least 10 years after the originator medicine is licensed.
Understanding patents
11 July 2025Patents allow the inventor a finite period of monopoly in exchange for publicising the idea. We explain how they work with respect to medicines.
Understanding biosimilar and generic market entry
11 July 2025New medicines have several protections against competition. Other factors influence availability of biosimilars or generics after loss of exclusivity.
National Homecare Medicines Committee regional contacts
12 May 2025Contact details of the homecare regional specialists within the UK who sit on the National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC).
New Product Evaluations
14 November 2024A list of new product evaluations that are freely available to NHS staff.
Using our annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook
28 October 2024Users should be aware of the constraints and assumptions in creating Prescribing Outlook, as well as their responsibilities for use.
New Medicines News
5 January 2023New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Engagement with Manufacturers Advice
4 August 2020The National Pharmaceutical Supply Group (NPSG) currently advises against participation in advisory boards sponsored by Manufacturers (Marketing Authorisation Holders). This NHMC paper supports this advice…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Digital Strategy
4 August 2020This is the NHMC and NCHA joint digital strategy and roadmap for the next 5 years. It sets out a direction of travel for homecare…