We’re delighted to welcome both Bernard Duggan and Dr Claire Gorry, from the Medicine Management Programme team with the HSE for a Stakeholder Briefing breakfast. Bernard and Claire will give an update on recent initiatives from the HSE Medicines Management Programme (MMP) with a particular focus on the Best Value Biologics (BVB) process and implementation along with an overview of the Managed Access Protocol (MAP) and the High Tech Arrangement.
Speakers:
Bernard Duggan, Chief Pharmacist – Medicines Management Programme (HSE)
Bernard is Chief I Pharmacist in the HSE-Medicines Management Programme. His work involves delivery and oversight of health technology management programmes in the Irish healthcare service, that is, measures put in place to enhance the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines on a national level.
Bernard’s role includes leading the best-value biological medicine initiative, which has focused on increasing the prescribing and utilisation of biosimilar medicines, including TNF-α inhibitors (adalimumab and etanercept) and teriparatide. In addition, he has led the development and implementation of managed access processes to facilitate reimbursement of innovative medicines.
Bernard obtained his undergraduate pharmacy degree from Trinity College Dublin, and registered as a pharmacist in 2005. In addition, he has been awarded diplomas in project management and health economics. He has previously worked in both community pharmacy and regulatory roles.
Dr Claire Gorry, Chief I Pharmacist – Medicines Management Programme (HSE)
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