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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12485

13 May 2020
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19 / Health
Drug shortages, a central issue for future pharmaceutical strategy
Brussels, 12/05/2020 (Agence Europe)

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the weaknesses of the pharmaceutical systems in Europe. Both Member States and lobbies are calling for strong measures to address drug shortages. In response to this pressure, the European Commission has revised its work schedule. According to a provisional timetable, it is expected to present its solutions on 29 July, instead of at the end of the year.

This strategy was at the heart of the Health Ministers’ videoconference on Tuesday...

Contents

EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
SECTORAL POLICIES
EXTERNAL ACTION
SECURITY - DEFENCE
INSTITUTIONAL
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
NEWS BRIEFS
CORRIGENDUM
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