Industry Body Calls For Action In Response To EU Initiatives

MFE Emphasized Need For Pharmaceutical Reform And Better Procurement Strategy

Medicines for Europe has responded to two EU initiatives linked to biosimilars and generic drugs in quick succession, calling for action in reaction to drug shortages.

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Off-patent industry body Medicines for Europe has responded to two freshly presented EU initiatives, calling on regulators to place biosimilar and generic drugs in the front and centre of their efforts.

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