Working in partnership to improve medicines use and patient outcomes
MOIC works in partnership across healthcare, academia, industry and international networks to drive improvement in the use of medicines. Though collaboration, we develop, test and scale innovative approaches that enhance safety, optimise prescribing and deliver better outcomes for patients.
Strategic & System Partners
Department of Health
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for MOIC, ensuring alignment with regional health priorities and medicines optimisation strategy.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Commissioning and governance of MOIC programmes
- Alignment with health system priorities
- Supporting system-wide improvement and innovation
Visit website: www.health-ni.gov.uk
HSC Innovations
Supports the development and adoption of innovative solutions across Health and Social Care, working with MOIC to translate ideas into practice.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Innovation programme development
- Accelerating implementation across HSC
- Supporting pathways from concept to impact
Visit website: innovations.hscni.net
HSC Data Institute
Enables data-driven improvement by supporting advanced analytics and insight to inform decision-making across medicines optimisation.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Data analysis and modelling
- Insight generation for service improvement
- Supporting evidence-based decision making
Visit website: dhcni.hscni.net
Academic Partners
Queen’s University Belfast
Collaborates with MOIC to strengthen research, evaluation and academic leadership in medicines optimisation.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Joint research and evaluation projects
- Academic input to innovation programmes
- Workforce development and training
Visit website: www.qub.ac.uk
Ulster University
Partners with MOIC to support applied research and education that improves medicines use and patient outcomes.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Applied research and service evaluation
- Student engagement and placements
- Workforce skills development
Visit website: www.ulster.ac.uk
University of Malta
Supports international academic collaboration and shared learning in medicines optimisation and healthcare innovation.
Key areas of collaboration:
- International research collaboration
- Knowledge exchange and best practice sharing
- Supporting global health initiatives
Visit website: www.um.edu.mt
Industry & Innovation Partners
ABPI
Works with MOIC to support collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry and enable innovation that improves patient care.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Industry engagement and partnership working
- Supporting innovation programmes
- Insight into medicines development and policy
Visit website: www.abpi.org.uk
Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI)
Collaborates with MOIC to identify, test and scale innovative healthcare solutions.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Innovation scouting and validation
- Cross-border collaboration
- Supporting adoption of proven solutions
Visit website: hih.ie
PrescQIPP
Supports MOIC with evidence-based resources and tools to improve prescribing quality and efficiency.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Sharing best practice in prescribing
- Access to tools, data and resources
- Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives
Visit website: www.prescqipp.info
Healthcare Analytics Ltd
Provides analytical expertise to support data-driven approaches to improving medicines use.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Insight for programme evaluation
- Supporting data-informed decision making
Visit website: www.healthcare-analytics-uk.com
International & Professional Networks
EAHP (European Association of Hospital Pharmacists)
Connects MOIC to a wider European network focused on advancing hospital pharmacy practice.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Professional networking and knowledge exchange
- Sharing European best practice
- Supporting workforce development
Visit website: eahp.eu
Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA)
Supports global collaboration to strengthen pharmacy practice and improve health outcomes.
Key areas of collaboration:
- International partnerships
- Education and training initiatives
- Global health improvement programmes
Visit website: commonwealthpharmacy.org
ECHAlliance
Links MOIC into a global network focused on digital health and innovation.
Key areas of collaboration:
- International innovation networks
- Digital health collaboration
- Knowledge sharing across systems
Visit website: globalhealthconnector.com
Polish Society of Clinical Pharmacy
Supports collaboration focused on improving patient safety and reducing harm.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Patient safety initiatives
- Shared learning and improvement
- Supporting safer medicines use
Visit website: ptfk.pl
EHAS (Enlace Hispano Americano de Salud)
Supports global health innovation, particularly in underserved and remote settings.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Global health innovation
- Digital solutions in low-resource settings
- Knowledge exchange and partnership
Visit website: ehas.org
Cluster Saúde de Galicia
Collaborates with MOIC to support shared learning and system improvement initiatives.
Key areas of collaboration:
- Knowledge exchange
- Collaborative improvement programmes
- Supporting system-wide learning
Visit website: clustersaude.com
Bugando Medical Centre
Works with MOIC on international collaboration to improve medicines use and healthcare delivery.
Key areas of collaboration:
- International service development
- Workforce collaboration and learning
- Improving patient outcomes in global settings
Visit website: bmc.or.tz