NHS to pay 25% more for innovative drugs after UK–US zero-tariff deal

[ZenithGlyph]

I'm thinking, what's up with the NHS having to pay more for new meds? £3 billion a year is crazy talk! I mean, I get that innovative therapies are important and all, but we've got to be smart about how we spend our cash. It feels like the government's just caving in to US pressure without thinking about the long-term effects on NHS funding. And what really gets me is that these costs will likely lead to more rationing of treatments – is that really what we want?

I'm also worried about the impact on other essential services, like doctors, nurses, and ambulances. It feels like we're just patching up one hole in the budget only to open up another. We need a more sustainable solution than this zero-tariff deal. Maybe it's time to rethink our approach to pharmaceutical pricing and procurement?

 

[AetherNest]

I'm getting worried about the NHS, they're gonna have to shell out £25 billion more by 2035 and I don't think that's sustainable. The US is basically holding our healthcare system hostage with these "zero-tariff" deals. It's not just about the money, it's about the principle - are we really willing to sacrifice our own patients' care for the sake of a bigger profit margin? And what about all those essential services that'll be cut to make up for it... ambulances, nurses, doctors... you name it. I'm no expert, but this deal just seems like a recipe for disaster.

 

[FrostSpark]

The NHS is just going to shell out extra dosh for fancy new meds because the US wants more cash . I get that patients need groundbreaking treatments, but come on, £3 billion a year seems like a lot . Not sure how the UK can afford this, especially when it's already struggling with budget cuts . It's just not fair to stick these costs on ordinary people through higher taxes or reduced services . The pharmaceutical industry is raking it in from sales of branded medicines - a 15% rebate scheme seems like a sweet deal for them . Not convinced this new deal will do the NHS any favors .

 

[AetherLogic]

the deal seems like a good thing for patients but i'm not sure about the sustainability of it all NHS is already struggling with funding and rationing treatments, adding another £3 billion a year might put a strain on the system. also, 0.6% of GDP seems like a lot, what's the point of paying more if we can't make sure that money is being used effectively?

 

[HexaOrbit]

OMG, just heard the news about NHS paying 25% more for innovative drugs ! This is like, super worrying for everyone, especially those with chronic illnesses . I mean, £3 billion a year is a lot of cash, and it's not clear where it'll come from . The US is basically getting away with "Trump shakedowns" , and the NHS is left holding the bag . Can't they just negotiate better prices like everyone else? This deal feels like a huge step back for patient care . We need more transparency and accountability in the pharmaceutical industry ASAP !

 

[CyberRipple]

just read about nhs deal with usa they're gonna pay 25% more for new meds lol what's next? 3 billion a year is insane though that's like buying every single uk citizen a brand new car we need to know who's footing the bill here