TERMS OF USE
Commissioned Articles
Per-word or per-article payment (commissioned reviews, editorials, translations): Standard practice for medical and scientific writing, especially for reviews, summaries, or translation/adaptation for journals. Rates: £0.25–£0.50 per word (UK/Europe); $0.40–$1.00 per word (US agencies); OR £300–£1,200 per article depending on complexity and length
Project-based fees: Frequently used, particularly for white papers, clinical guidelines, or technical reports requested by pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, or academic societies. Rate: £0.40–£0.80 per word OR £800–£3,000 per report
Retainer contracts (ongoing support for journals or agencies): These may be negotiated for a set volume of articles. Rate: £1,000–£3,000 per month for a fixed quota (e.g. 2–4 articles or editorial support hours)
Ghostwriting / medical communications work (e.g. clinical papers, abstracts, posters): These are usually commissioned under NDA to prepare manuscripts, conference abstracts, or continuing medical education (CME) materials. Rates: £60–£120 per hour OR £1,500–£4,000 for a full manuscript (3,000–5,000 words); Abstracts/posters: £250–£600 each
Non-Commissioned Articles
1. White Papers (Policy, pharma, health-tech, NGOs)
- Per word: £0.40–£0.80
- Per project: £1,500–£4,000 (3,000–6,000 words; evidence-backed, stakeholder-focused)
- Add-ons: Executive summary or patient/public adaptation (£300–£600)
2. State-of-the-Art Articles (Narrative reviews, summarising latest knowledge in a field)
- Per word: £0.30–£0.60
- Per article: £800–£2,500 (3,000–5,000 words)
- Add-ons: Slide decks / CME lecture materials (£500–£1,000)
3. Systematic Reviews (PRISMA-compliant, evidence synthesis, sometimes with meta-analysis)
- Per word: £0.50–£1.00
- Per project: £2,500–£6,000 (depending on literature scope and statistical needs)
- Specialist support: Literature search & PRISMA reporting (£50–£100/hour)
- Add-ons: Data extraction tables / GRADE evidence profiles (£300–£800 each)
4. Reports (Technical, evaluation, policy-oriented)
- Per word: £0.35–£0.70
- Per report: £1,200–£5,000 (20–50 pages, often data-heavy)
- Brief reports: £600–£1,500 (short stakeholder briefings, 1,500–2,500 words)
5. Hospital Protocols (Clinical workflows, treatment pathways, internal guidelines for staff)
- Per word: £0.40–£0.75
- Per protocol: £1,000–£3,500 (often 10–20 pages, depending on specialty and detail)
- Add-ons: Staff training summaries or flowcharts (£300–£700 each)
Note: Aligned with national/international standards (e.g. NICE, WHO)
6. Nursing & Physiotherapy Guidelines (Best practice documents for care standards, rehabilitation, multidisciplinary use)
- Per word: £0.35–£0.70
- Per guideline: £1,200–£4,000 (length varies: 15–40 pages, evidence-based)
- Add-ons: Quick-reference bedside charts, patient-facing adaptations (£200–£500 each)
Non-Commissioned Deliverables and Pricing
Narrative Reviews / State-of-the-Art Articles
- First publication licence: £800–£1,500 (journal, society bulletin, professional magazine).
- Secondary licensing / syndication: £300–£600 (adapted versions to another outlet, e.g. a nursing association or NGO site).
- Patient-facing adaptation: £200–£400 (simplified summaries).
Systematic Reviews
- Publication licence (academic/society journal): £2,000–£3,500
- Adapted CME module: £500–£1,500 (quiz + learning objectives).
- Policy/NGO brief based on review: £600–£1,200 (short evidence brief for stakeholders).
Reports (Technical, Evaluation, Policy)
- Original report sale/licence: £1,200–£3,000 (20–30 pages).
- Executive summary licence: £300–£700.
- Reuse in workshops/training manuals: £400–£800.
Free Executive Summary (2 pages, lead magnet).
Individual report sales: £50–100.
Institutional licence: £500–1,500.
Standard institutional licence (non-exclusive) – £1,200–3,000.
Exclusive licence (they alone can use/distribute) – £5,000–10,000+.
Tier 1 – Basic Institutional Licence
- Price: £500–£800
- Rights:
- Internal use only (staff and researchers).
- Sharing within the organisation permitted.
- Suitable for: universities, smaller NGOs.
Tier 2 – Extended Institutional Licence
- Price: £1,200–£2,000
- Rights:
- Internal use + inclusion in internal training sessions.
- Limited redistribution (e.g. to direct project partners).
- Suitable for: mid-sized NGOs, TB research institutes, regional health agencies.
Tier 3 – Premium / Policy Licence
- Price: £2,500–£3,500
- Rights:
- Internal use, training use, redistribution within networks.
- Permission to cite or adapt figures/tables in policy briefs.
- Suitable for: WHO, Stop TB Partnership, Ministries of Health, large funders.
Optional Add-ons
- Exclusive Rights (per country/region): +50–100% premium.
- Custom Adaptation (e.g. “Sex Differences in TB in [Country X]”): +£1,500–3,000.
- Training Reuse Licence: +£400–£800 per workshop (as we outlined earlier).
Customisation add-on: £1,500–3,000 for tailored versions (e.g. adapted for a specific country’s Ministry of Health or NGO).
Reuse in training/teaching materials: £400–800.
Hospital Protocols
- Licence to a hospital trust: £1,000–£2,500 per protocol.
- Quick-reference charts / flow diagrams: £200–£500 each.
- Non-exclusive licensing to multiple trusts: Allows reselling at lower rate (£600–£900 per client).
Nursing & Physiotherapy Guidelines
- Primary licence: £1,200–£2,500 (15–25 pages, evidence-based).
- Adapted versions (rehab vs community vs acute settings): £400–£800 each.
- Patient-friendly adaptations: £200–£500.