Publication - Advice and guidance
A Common Understanding 2025
This document defines a framework for cooperation between the NHS in Scotland and the pharmaceutical industry. It encourages confidence that the application of the guidance and associated toolkit will ensure that collaboration forms part of a robust, transparent and outcome-focused approach.
Appendix 4 – Collaborative/joint working executive summary
Project title
- Include a short sentence that outlines the project title.
Project rationale
- Briefly contextualise the background including why it is taking place. This can be outlined in bullet point form.
Project objectives
- Include expected benefits for patients, the NHS, and the relevant industry partner.
Project period
- Include anticipated dates for the project’s initiation and completion.
Financial arrangements
- Include an outline of the financial arrangements that will be established as part of this agreement
Plans for publication
- Include the plans for publication of the project’s data and outcomes.
Contact details
- List the accountable leads from each of the respective organisations, including their full names, job titles and email addresses.
Summary of the roles and responsibilities of each party
- Include details on the roles and responsibilities of the parties undertaking this agreement.
Contact
Email: medicines.policy@gov.scot