Lay Summary
Horizon Scanning is a method used to describe an organized formal process of detecting and assessing emerging threats and opportunities. It is thus of use in guiding decision- and policymaking ahead of actual events.
Horizon Scanning for medicines informs key stakeholders in health, so they can plan for the introduction of new medicines, indications and formulations.
Horizon Scanning in Health Technology Assessment is still in its infancy. This is probably due to the excessive focus put by regulatory Agencies on data collection over assessment of medical and social impact of innovation. The Horizon Scanning method should facilitate the location or construction of consensus among experts on forecasting the impact of future trends in pharmaceutical and technological innovation.
Horizon Scanning for medicines informs key stakeholders in health, so they can plan for the introduction of new medicines, indications and formulations.
Horizon Scanning in Health Technology Assessment is still in its infancy. This is probably due to the excessive focus put by regulatory Agencies on data collection over assessment of medical and social impact of innovation. The Horizon Scanning method should facilitate the location or construction of consensus among experts on forecasting the impact of future trends in pharmaceutical and technological innovation.
| Date made available | 2019 |
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| Publisher | F1000 Research Limited |
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