2 November 2017

Improving patient access to breakthrough technologies and treatments in a cost-effective model

Making a reality of the Accelerated Access Review: Improving patient access to breakthrough technologies and treatments in a cost-effective model
Department of Health, Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 2 November 2017
  • A joint response to the Accelerated Access Review, setting out how government will improve patient access to breakthrough technologies and treatments. 
  • Key elements include: 
    • an Accelerated Access Collaborative that will develop an accelerated access pathway to bring breakthrough products to market and then to patients as quickly as possible 
    • £86 million government funding to support innovators and the NHS in overcoming barriers to getting new, innovative technologies to patients quickly 
    • improved NHS England commercial capacity and capability to deliver deals that achieve better value for the NHS and innovators.