some yes, more so in medical devices. it's the just the "first hurdle" bit that's the most important for me.
I'm sure. you're absolutely right that once regulatory approval is obtained for a new drug then country approvals will be pursued in many countries all at once.
if the UK has different regulatory requirements then there is a real risk that the EU and USA will be considered first and the UK amongst the follow up countries.
Happy to agree to disagree though.