The UK government’s life sciences competitiveness indicators 2024 report has revealed that the nation is not reaching its potential in this sector, according to the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
Uptake Of Innovation Is UK’s ‘Biggest Hurdle’ In Life Sciences Competitiveness
The latest report on the competitiveness of the UK’s life sciences sector shows that the nation “continues to underperform” on its potential in terms of the adoption of new treatments and innovation, according to industry body the ABPI.
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