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IGBA Offers Input On WHO Pandemic Accord

Highlights Harmonization, IP, Regulatory Efficiency And Supply-Chain Sustainability

 
• By Dave Wallace

As the WHO seeks input on a global accord to strengthen pandemic preparedness, the IGBA has provided suggestions from the off-patent industry ahead of a key step in the drafting process later this month.

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The IGBA has offered its views on the WHO’s pandemic accord • Source: Shutterstock

As the World Health Organization continues in its attempt to draft an international accord to strengthen pandemic preparedness and prevention efforts, the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association has offered its input into the process ahead of a fresh text being prepared later this month.

In particular, the IGBA has highlighted the importance of aspects around regulatory harmonization and efficiency as well as intellectual property...

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