Date
16 September 2026Location
Online, via Webex, 13.00-14.00pmAbout the event
Speakers from NHS England and NHS SPS will share insights to help organisations plan for, and implement, biosimilar and key generic medicines.
This update will include practical advice on engaging patients about biosimilars, and attendees can submit questions in advance via this Microsoft Forms short survey.
This webinar is intended for NHS procurement and clinical teams implementing biosimilar and high value generic medicines. It will not be recorded as some information is commercially confidential and subject to change.
Why it’s important
Implementation of biosimilar and key generic medicines requires collaborative working across the system. The use of biological medicines, including biosimilars, is expanding in clinical practice.
Timely implementation and use of biosimilar and key generic medicines offers the NHS opportunities to deliver better value for certain conditions.
What will be covered
- Information to support system planning and mobilisation for aripiprazole, ferric carboxymaltose, and HIV medicines
- Engaging patients with biosimilar medicines and switching
- A question and answer session
Speakers
A range of speakers from SPS and other organisations will run this event.
Non-SPS speakers
Anna Kafkalia
Senior Programme of Care Manager, Blood and Infection, NHS England National Specialised Commissioning
SPS speakers
Learn more about the SPS team facilitating this event.
Registration
You can now register for this event on Webex. Once registered you will receive confirmation and a link for your diary.
Note: Our webinars are provided for colleagues providing NHS services so please register with your NHS or work-based email address. If you don’t provide NHS services or are a charity, please contact us to clarify your interest in this webinar.
Check your access before the event
Check that you are able to access Webex prior to the event.
We recommend installing the Cisco Webex app, or, alternatively, accessing the meeting via Google Chrome. If you are still having difficulty, you may need to contact your IT department to assist you in opening the application (you’ll only have to do this once).
Joining on the day
Listen through your computer or mobile phone.
The webinar will start promptly at 13:00 but please join at least 5 minutes earlier so you don’t miss important information.
Dial in
If you experience trouble accessing the meeting from your computer, you can always dial in and listen through your phone. Once registered, please see your event invitation or contact the event administrators via email for further information.
Resources
This event will not be recorded as some information is commercially confidential and subject to change.
Contact us
Please contact the admin team via our email address if you have any questions.