Medicines planning
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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.
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).
Good governance when implementing natalizumab biosimilar
11 December 2024Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring and pharmacovigilance.
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.
The licence and supporting evidence for natalizumab biosimilar
14 February 2024One licensed natalizumab biosimilar is available: Tyruko. Learn about the licensed indications and supporting evidence.
Preparing to use natalizumab biosimilar
6 February 2024Natalizumab biosimilar needs planning. Ensure you are familiar with the area and then develop an implementation plan working with the multidisciplinary team.
Horizon scanning for ATMPs
13 June 2023Describes what horizon scanning is, how it is performed for the NHS and it's importance for ATMPs.
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form
25 November 2021Find and download the NHMC Homecare Service Proposal form.
Annual medicines planning
Our annual Prescribing Outlook outputs support planning, implementation and budget planning for medicines every year.
Biosimilars
Regularly updated material to support the introduction of aflibercept, golimumab, ranibizumab, ustekinumab and other biosimilars of interest.