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Companies engaged in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, research services, home healthcare, hospital operations, long‑term care, and the manufacture and supply of medical equipment and supplies. The sector also includes pharmaceutical retailers and providers of health‑information services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include AstraZeneca plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Smith & Nephew plc, Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc, ConvaTec Group plc, Spire Healthcare plc and EMIS Group plc.

Genflow Biosciences eyes pivotal catalysts across MASH, glaucoma and animal health (video)

Genflow Biosciences is approaching a run of meaningful catalysts, with Dr Eric Leire highlighting promising interim dog study data, a differentiated glaucoma programme and fresh non-dilutive funding. He also explains..
HLMA

Halma acquires ophthalmic instruments maker Surgistar for $90m

Halma has acquired California-based Surgistar, a manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments and devices, for $90 million as a bolt-on to MicroSurgical Technology, strengthening its ophthalmic product offering and manufacturing capabilities...
EDX Medical Group plc

EDX Medical seeks AIM admission as it prepares to leave Aquis

EDX Medical has announced plans to transfer its ordinary shares from the Aquis Stock Exchange to AIM, with admission and withdrawal expected to take effect simultaneously on 13 May 2026...
GENF

Genflow Biosciences expands SIRT6 patent coverage into frailty and sarcopenia

Genflow Biosciences has announced the publication of an international patent application related to SIRT6 variants for muscular diseases, extending its intellectual property strategy beyond longevity and metabolic indications...
Verici Dx Plc

Vereci Dx highlights ongoing need for kidney disease awareness

Vereci Dx says kidney disease awareness should continue beyond National Kidney Month because many adults remain affected without knowing it...
Convatec

Convatec sets out ‘Accelerate’ strategy to drive faster sustainable growth

Convatec has introduced its new Accelerate strategy, outlining four strategic pillars and reaffirming medium-term guidance including 6–8% annual organic revenue growth, a 24–26% adjusted operating margin and double-digit growth in..
Genflow Biosciences

Genflow Highlights Durable Early Results in SIRT6 Gene Therapy Dog Study

Genflow reported that positive safety and efficacy signals from its ongoing SLAB trial have been maintained three months post dosing, supporting the durability of its SIRT6 gene therapy as the..
ETHY

Ethtry increases Ethereum treasury to 816.67 ETH after £100,000 purchase

Ethtry Plc said it purchased 66.6737 ETH for £100,000 on 27 March 2026, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 816.6737 ETH. The company said its treasury holdings are being staked..
GSK

GSK expands Exdensur approval in China to CRSwNP

The NMPA has approved Exdensur for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, based on phase III data showing improved nasal polyp and obstruction scores, with tolerability similar to placebo...
Brava Health

Brava Health expands clinical intelligence within its operating system

Brava Health is expanding its operating system with integrated pain validation and chronic care tools, aiming to give clinicians better context and more timely insight before appointments begin...
Brava Health

Brava Health expands EMR Platform with new pain validation and chronic care integration

Brava Health announced the integration of a proprietary pain validation and chronic care methodology, developed by Johns Hopkins alumni and professors, into its EMR platform to support earlier diagnostics, longitudinal..
Brava Health

Why operating room efficiency is becoming a strategic investment priority

Hospitals can create more surgical capacity by fixing workflow problems rather than simply arguing over theatre time...
intravenous (IV) line

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III EMERALD-3 results in unresectable liver cancer

In the Phase III EMERALD-3 trial, AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi- and Imjudo-based regimen plus lenvatinib and TACE significantly improved progression-free survival versus TACE alone in embolisation-eligible unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, with an interim..
CIZ

Cizzle Biotechnology secures up to £250,000 funding facility to support CIZ1B test launch

Cizzle Biotechnology has entered into a new unsecured convertible loan note facility with existing investor Frazer Lang, giving the company access to up to £250,000 to support the planned commercial..
NFX

Dr Dan Gooding on Nuformix’s NXP002 opportunity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Executive Director Dr Dan Gooding discusses Nuformix’s NXP002 programme for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the value of FDA orphan drug designation, and how the recent fundraise supports partnering discussions...
Aptamer Group

Aptamer Group retail offer raises £274,000, total fundraise reaches £4.5 million

Aptamer Group said its retail offer closed having raised about £274,000 before expenses. Subject to shareholder approval at the general meeting on 13 April 2026, the company expects to issue..
ETHY

Ethtry appoints founder Mike Murphy as executive director

Ethtry Plc has appointed founder Mike Murphy to the board as an executive director with immediate effect. The company said Murphy’s capital markets experience and knowledge of the business will..
GSK

GSK wins China approval for Exdensur in severe asthma

GSK said China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, supported by phase III data showing sustained exacerbation..
CVS Group plc

CVS Group CEO Richard Fairman to retire following successor appointment

CVS Group plc has announced that Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairman intends to retire from the Board and his role for personal reasons. He will remain in post until a..
Verici Dx Plc

Verici Dx expands its route to market through Illinois coverage agreement

Verici Dx has improved access for Tutivia in Illinois and strengthened its positioning for broader US payer expansion...

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Genflow Biosciences eyes pivotal catalysts across MASH, glaucoma and animal health (video)

Genflow Biosciences is approaching a run of meaningful catalysts, with Dr Eric Leire highlighting promising interim dog study data, a differentiated glaucoma programme and fresh non-dilutive funding. He also explains why the company sees major commercial potential across late-stage MASH, glaucoma and sarcopenia, and what investors should watch next on partnerships, data and IP...
HLMA

Halma acquires ophthalmic instruments maker Surgistar for $90m

Halma has acquired California-based Surgistar, a manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments and devices, for $90 million as a bolt-on to MicroSurgical Technology, strengthening its ophthalmic product offering and manufacturing capabilities...
EDX Medical Group plc

EDX Medical seeks AIM admission as it prepares to leave Aquis

EDX Medical has announced plans to transfer its ordinary shares from the Aquis Stock Exchange to AIM, with admission and withdrawal expected to take effect simultaneously on 13 May 2026. The company says the move is intended to improve access to growth capital, investor visibility and share liquidity...
GENF

Genflow Biosciences expands SIRT6 patent coverage into frailty and sarcopenia

Genflow Biosciences has announced the publication of an international patent application related to SIRT6 variants for muscular diseases, extending its intellectual property strategy beyond longevity and metabolic indications...
Verici Dx Plc

Vereci Dx highlights ongoing need for kidney disease awareness

Vereci Dx says kidney disease awareness should continue beyond National Kidney Month because many adults remain affected without knowing it...
Convatec

Convatec sets out ‘Accelerate’ strategy to drive faster sustainable growth

Convatec has introduced its new Accelerate strategy, outlining four strategic pillars and reaffirming medium-term guidance including 6–8% annual organic revenue growth, a 24–26% adjusted operating margin and double-digit growth in adjusted EPS and free cash flow to equity...
Genflow Biosciences

Genflow Highlights Durable Early Results in SIRT6 Gene Therapy Dog Study

Genflow reported that positive safety and efficacy signals from its ongoing SLAB trial have been maintained three months post dosing, supporting the durability of its SIRT6 gene therapy as the study continues...
ETHY

Ethtry increases Ethereum treasury to 816.67 ETH after £100,000 purchase

Ethtry Plc said it purchased 66.6737 ETH for £100,000 on 27 March 2026, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 816.6737 ETH. The company said its treasury holdings are being staked as part of its long-term Ethereum strategy...
GSK

GSK expands Exdensur approval in China to CRSwNP

The NMPA has approved Exdensur for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, based on phase III data showing improved nasal polyp and obstruction scores, with tolerability similar to placebo...
Brava Health

Brava Health expands clinical intelligence within its operating system

Brava Health is expanding its operating system with integrated pain validation and chronic care tools, aiming to give clinicians better context and more timely insight before appointments begin...
Brava Health

Brava Health expands EMR Platform with new pain validation and chronic care integration

Brava Health announced the integration of a proprietary pain validation and chronic care methodology, developed by Johns Hopkins alumni and professors, into its EMR platform to support earlier diagnostics, longitudinal monitoring, and more informed clinical decision-making...
Brava Health

Why operating room efficiency is becoming a strategic investment priority

Hospitals can create more surgical capacity by fixing workflow problems rather than simply arguing over theatre time...
intravenous (IV) line

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III EMERALD-3 results in unresectable liver cancer

In the Phase III EMERALD-3 trial, AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi- and Imjudo-based regimen plus lenvatinib and TACE significantly improved progression-free survival versus TACE alone in embolisation-eligible unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, with an interim trend toward overall survival benefit...
CIZ

Cizzle Biotechnology secures up to £250,000 funding facility to support CIZ1B test launch

Cizzle Biotechnology has entered into a new unsecured convertible loan note facility with existing investor Frazer Lang, giving the company access to up to £250,000 to support the planned commercial launch of its CIZ1B biomarker test in North America, expansion in the UK and Europe, and ongoing clinical work with Moffitt Cancer Center...
NFX

Dr Dan Gooding on Nuformix’s NXP002 opportunity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Executive Director Dr Dan Gooding discusses Nuformix’s NXP002 programme for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the value of FDA orphan drug designation, and how the recent fundraise supports partnering discussions...
Aptamer Group

Aptamer Group retail offer raises £274,000, total fundraise reaches £4.5 million

Aptamer Group said its retail offer closed having raised about £274,000 before expenses. Subject to shareholder approval at the general meeting on 13 April 2026, the company expects to issue 45.7 million shares at 0.6p each, bringing total gross proceeds from the placing, subscription and retail offer to about £4.5 million...
ETHY

Ethtry appoints founder Mike Murphy as executive director

Ethtry Plc has appointed founder Mike Murphy to the board as an executive director with immediate effect. The company said Murphy’s capital markets experience and knowledge of the business will support its growth and Ethereum-focused treasury strategy...
GSK

GSK wins China approval for Exdensur in severe asthma

GSK said China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, supported by phase III data showing sustained exacerbation reduction versus placebo...
CVS Group plc

CVS Group CEO Richard Fairman to retire following successor appointment

CVS Group plc has announced that Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairman intends to retire from the Board and his role for personal reasons. He will remain in post until a successor is appointed to support an orderly transition...
Verici Dx Plc

Verici Dx expands its route to market through Illinois coverage agreement

Verici Dx has improved access for Tutivia in Illinois and strengthened its positioning for broader US payer expansion...
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