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<p>Since the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS) was launched in 2014, the Medicines
and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has awarded 50 promising innovative medicines
designations and 21 positive scientific opinions as part of the scheme. NHS England
records show that 1,100 patients in England have accessed treatment through EAMS.</p><p>
</p><p>Since the publication of the independent review of the EAMS the Government
has made a number of improvements. Partners have worked together to provide updated
guidance on the benefits and entry requirements for EAMS and are developing further
guidance on collecting real world data in the National Health Service to further inform
value assessment in a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence appraisal.</p><p>
</p><p>We have also established the EAMS task group to provide a forum for industry
to engage and make suggestions to the Government, the devolved administrations and
arm’s length bodies regarding EAMS as per the recommendations of the 2016 review.</p><p>
</p><p>We are also applying the learning from EAMs to the development of the Accelerated
Access Pathway. Due to launch shortly, this will be a streamlined route to market
which will help get the most innovative treatments to patients faster.</p>
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