Magazine issue

As the front cover so boldly suggests, this edition of PharmaTimes is at the ballot box! Indeed, we are pondering a future seems oddly elusive in spite of its alarming proximity! This is a very good reason for us to discuss the great themes of our time – who will take a country out of the debris of the last decade, what will become of our decrepit NHS, can we ever become best friends with AI, how can we ignite diversity throughout industry and, of course, how we can we make patient involvement vibe part of everyday pharma?

This issue is about the shaping, delivery and future of clinical trials – the exciting dawn of a new era for how therapies reach the marketplace. We cover the influence of digital, the radical shift in trial design and, above all, the need to incorporate patients at every stage. We’ve also got a review of our International Clinical Researcher of the Year bash – an unforgettable 25th edition of the enduring event. In addition, this issue looks at the influence of Florence Nightingale as an ace healthcare communicator, the future of unlicenced meds and the emerging involvement of AI across the life sciences.

This month we’re going places and – as our cover so boldly suggests – those places invite parity and equity. Women in pharma is a movement which not only yields a fair and more interesting pharmaverse, it ignites possibilities and propels performance. The edition of PharmaTimes you are about to peruse holds this reality aloft and parades it around our industry. We’ve also got a host of other features which demonstrate the rapid evolution of the life sciences including – the future of pharma, emerging novel therapies, taking on rare diseases and the continuing need to ensure a career in pharma is open to everyone.

Hope springs in this edition of PharmaTimes! By looking robots directly in the eye, we demystify how AI is influencing pharma and wider healthcare – as a force for good. Meanwhile, intrepid community pharmacists step out of the shadows and into bolder new arenas, helping to unshackle the NHS in the process. There are also captivating features on realising net-zero, campaign launches, men’s health and the evolving digital age. In addition, we continue to celebrate how new perspectives from women are igniting our industry and blazing a trail for the next generation. Yep, we’re living our best lives…

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