EU Drug Regulatory Network Faces Up To An Uncertain And Complex Future

Tasks To Be Shared By EMA And National Regulators

 
• By Ian Schofield
  
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Regulators have produced yet another strategy outlining the challenges and next steps for the European drug regulatory network as the network prepares for a future characterized by rapid developments in science and technology, medicines access issues, supply chain weaknesses and emerging health threats.

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The EU regulatory network is stepping up to longer-term challenges • Source: Shutterstock

The impact of COVID-19 and other health crises on the medicines supply chain, the risk of Europe’s growing dependence on third-country manufacturing, and challenges posed by novel medicines and advances in science. These are among the areas targeted for action in a new strategy just released for consultation by the European Medicines Agency and the EU Heads of Medicines Agencies.

The draft “European medicines agencies network strategy to 2025” is intended to lay the groundwork for the long-term future direction...

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