The IVD Industry

The IVD industry is an innovative sector that through research and development, is delivering improved outcomes for the NHS, UK economy and most importantly, patients. IVDs are a vital component of all NHS front line services and an integral part of almost all patient pathways. As such, the contribution of the IVD industry to the health and wealth of our nation should not be underestimated.

The Value of IVDs

IVDs are an essential part of the NHS. Our report, The Value of IVDs, highlights the benefits IVDs can deliver when utilised properly and puts forward five recommendations that if implemented, would ensure the IVD industry continues to grow, develop and innovate for the benefit of all.”

Insights & Analysis

BIVDA regularly produces insight and analysis on the key issues impacting the IVD industry. You can learn more about some of these issues here.

Facts & Figures

A useful depiction of the IVD Industry in numbers!

Find a Member

Here you can find out more about the individual companies that make up BIVDA membership and the breadth of work that they undertake. Our membership contains over a hundred companies including distributors and manufacturers, ranging from British start-up companies to UK subsidiaries of multinational corporations.

Members Press Releases

See below for the latest BIVDA Members' Press Releases updated and listed with the most recent first.

Responsible Person Directory

As part of the removal of the UK from the European Union from the 1st January 2021, the MHRA have laid down a new requirement for the appointment of a local natural or legal person to be responsible for the placement on the UK market of Medical Devices and IVDs where Legal Manufacturers do not have an establishment within the UK.

Technology Briefs

BIVDA Technology Briefs are a series of short papers prepared by BIVDA members illustrating patient benefits and cost savings that may be realised from appropriate deployment of in vitro diagnostic tests.

Near Patient Testing Directory

A directory of near patient test (NPT) suppliers, and related NPT information. These diagnostic tests may be also be referred to as point of care tests (POCT)

FAQs

This collection of Frequently Asked Questions has been produced to further develop your knowledge of IVDs. If you require additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact the BIVDA team!

Glossary

This glossary represents an overview of IVD industry-related terms.