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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.
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.