Consolidation of Sub-National Commissioning in the UK

Published on January 19, 2023

UK healthcare is transitioning from Clinical Commissioning Groups to the Integrated Care System. This change will have a significant ripple effect on a sub-national level. Industry experts Sara Jacobs, Graham Tatham and Rachel Rowbottom explain how this will affect manufacturers and what steps they need to take for continued growth.

Special thanks to Sam Calderwood for contributing to this article.

Alongside national level reforms, important changes are occurring to the sub-national landscape which will directly impact the commercialization of medicines in the UK. Evolving stakeholder roles, transition of budget holder responsibility, and other funding reforms will require manufacturers to adapt their strategy in order to optimize access and ensure successful uptake, especially in competitive indications.

Transition to the Integrated Care System (ICS)

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