The United Kingdom’s large and sophisticated healthcare system has a constant need for products and is very receptive to new and innovative technologies. It's divided between the public healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS) valued at $165 billion. The principal purchaser of medical products for the UK, the NHS, operates as four separate segments: NHS Wales, NHS Scotland, HSC Northern Ireland, and NHS England, and is financed through taxation.  The private healthcare system is mainly financed through private medical insurance. Its strength lies in the provision of secondary and tertiary care; fields not typically available through the NHS such as cosmetic surgery or where public health services are limited such as elder or dental care.

As it can be challenging to sell directly to the NHS from overseas, many U.S. exporters find it easier to form partnerships with well-established local companies. This enables new entrants to take advantage of their partner’s market expertise as well as their access to buyers and other decision makers.  Potential suppliers also have the option of approaching private sector healthcare providers through their procurement teams.

The U.S. is an important overseas source of medical devices with an estimated 19% share of the market. It’s a leading supplier of diagnostic, dental, orthopedic equipment, and high quality wound care products to the UK.  The Department of Health is currently committing substantial resources in treating the following illnesses and diseases: Cancer; Alzheimer’s; Mental Health; Parkinson’s; Diabetes; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Obesity and Diabetes.

Registration Process

Most medical devices and medicines require a CE mark or marketing license to be sold and marketed in the UK.  It's not currently known how the UK’s departure from the EU will impact the regulation of pharmaceuticals or medical products. Industry has indicated an interest in maintaining an alignment of UK and EU regulations.

For additional information about the UK healthcare market, please see our market research reports here and here.   

Catalog Show

TECNOSALUD is the largest medical convention in Peru and the second largest in South America. Peru’s strong economic growth and pro-investment government fuels its healthcare sector. With universal health coverage expected by 2021 and the majority of U.S. medical devices/equipment and pharmaceuticals enjoying the current free trade agreement, our catalog show has the potential to give your company exposure to hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of qualified professionals from the health care sector. 

Catalog Show: 

• We exhibit your marketing literature at our booth. 
• You will receive a report of local firms that expressed interest in your products for your follow up.
• Cost $450
• Registration deadline: September 10, 2018

To register and for more information contact: Gustavo.Romero@trade.gov or Taylor.Little@trade.gov

Trade Show

**Save the date!!**

Through the U.S. Commercial Service's network of offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, the U.S. Commercial Service will be recruiting pre-screened foreign buyer delegations to connect exhibiting U.S. companies with international buyers. International trade specialists from the Department of Commerce will be at the International Business Center onsite at the show to provide export counseling, matchmaking services, market analysis and more!   

•  November 25-28, 2018. 

For more information, contact: Crystal.Mills@trade.gov or Selina.Milligan@trade.gov

Trade Show

The CEO program is perfectly suited to provide your company with a customized experience at the world’s largest medical fair and provide the essentials to help you accomplish your goals onsite. Additionally, the space is supported by the U.S. Commercial Service and has all the amenities of a full-fledged office right on the show floor.

The Medica CEO Program includes a multi-lingual personal assistant/interpreter assigned to each participating company; a meeting table/private room; a receptionist; office services (computer, printer, copier, etc.); and an on-site refreshment area. Additionally CEO Participants receive entry into the Medica Exhibitor catalogue, year round promotion, and participation in our healthcare team programs including B2B matchmaking, meetings with market specialists and more.

"The CEO program has definitely been helpful in expanding our international presence. Through our meetings last year at Medica, we have booked over $250,000 in sales." – Dr. Geoffrey Alms, Executive V.P. Sales & Corporate Affairs, Medical Predictive Science Corporation 

• For more information: click here 
• Cost: $6,200 for table, $7,200 for a small room.
• Application deadline: First come first served (One spot remaining)

For more information, please contact Anette.Salama@trade.gov or David.Edmiston@trade.gov.

Trade Mission

The Indo-Pacific region is one of the fastest growth areas in the world and offers great opportunities for U.S. firms. Join the U.S. Commercial Service and meet individually with U.S. Economic Diplomats and key industry contacts to gain first-hand market insight and solidify your Indo-Pacific business strategy during the Trade Winds Forum and Mission in New Delhi, India. Customize an optional business matchmaking schedule, based on input from our Commercial Specialists throughout the region, and grow your international sales through meetings with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint-venture partners.

• Where: New Delhi, India
• Dates: May 6-13, 2018

For more information: www.export.gov/tradewinds