Partnerships
We aspire to make a difference but know that we can’t do it alone
We are proud to invent together
We strongly believe in the power of partnership and collaboration, working with the NHS, veterinarians, leading universities, and other cutting-edge research organisations, as well as commercial and non-profit organisations across human health, animal health and manufacturing.
We are a committed partner to the NHS
Together we are transforming healthcare through scientific excellence and ground-breaking collaborations to help address the challenge of reducing cost whilst delivering real benefits to UK patients.
We work closely with UK bodies such as the NHS, NICE and MHRA to ensure new medicines are brought to patients as quickly as possible. This has included working with stakeholders on providing medicines through Early Access to Medicines Scheme and the Cancer Drugs Fund. We also invest in research partnerships with the NHS and UK academic centres.
We also have a commitment to the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG), an agreement between UK Government, the NHS and pharmaceutical industry, which will help ensure an effective balance between access to innovative medicines and vaccines, and affordability.
Collaborative Working
We recognise that we have an important part to play in tackling health disparities to drive improvements in healthcare access and outcomes for patients across the UK.
Our work is more than just scientific. By collaborating with other innovators, we are looking ahead at tackling the demand on our healthcare system and delivering the future of healthcare solutions.
Through a combination of Collaborative Working (multi-organisation) and Joint Working (direct to NHS provider partnering) we pool skills, experience and resources for the development and implementation of patient-centred projects.
We have a long history of working in partnership with others
Indeed, some of our greatest achievements have come about through collaborative effort, Below are some examples of our work
The Hep C Elimination Programme
MSD is proud to be part of the Hep C Elimination programme, the first of its kind, involving close collaboration between NHS England and several industry groups. The programme aims to identify potential patients, test for infection and offer treatment to everyone who needs it.
Exploring Causes of Neurodegenerative Conditions
MSD has embarked on a new collaboration with the Rosalind Franklin Institute to investigate the causes of neurodegenerative conditions, like Parkinson’s Disease, using advanced imaging techniques.
A unique listening project in partnership with several leading HIV organisations
The Fifty Over 50 project, coordinated by MSD in collaboration with the Whole Person Care group of HIV community and professional organisations, is a unique listening exercise which set out to give people growing older with HIV a voice.
MSD recently funded a market research study conducted by Healthcare Research Worldwide on ‘Attitudes Towards Vaccination Services: To what extent do integrated care boards (ICB’s) need support, preparing for the commissioning of vaccination services’.
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Third Party Organisations
Patient organisations are key to our partnerships and enable people to make informed choices about their health.
Grants
Our grants programmes support a range of projects which advocate for patient’s needs across the UK.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Supporting society, people and communities around the world is fundamental to our long-term success.
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