England's Access to New Publicly Funded Medicines Lags in Europe

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Published: 2026-06-04
Category: health
Source: Healthcare Today
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A recent report indicates that England ranks seventh among 36 European nations regarding the availability of publicly funded new medicines. The study highlights challenges within the approval process, contributing to a decrease in the UK's access to medicines approved by the European Medicines Agency between 2021 and 2024. This suggests potential hurdles for patients seeking innovative treatments.

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