Geopolitical events such as Brexit can lead to profound effects on local, regional and global healthcare markets. Brexit, the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU), prompted a period of uncertainty in the country’s healthcare market during the transitional years, starting with the initial vote to leave in 2016 and continuing to the present day. There is speculation over potential price increases in medical and healthcare supplies and disruptions in the supply chain. Delays can also occur due to the shortage of professional assessment as larger providers have pulled out of the market, leaving three approved bodies for UK medical devices.
