At Medicines for Europe’s annual conference in Dublin earlier this month, one of the key topics was securing the supply chain for critical medicines. Amid shortages and concerns over the strength of Europe’s local manufacturing – and with numerous pressures weighing on the generic supply chain – some countries are seeking their own national solutions to supply-chain problems.
European Solutions To European Problems – Securing The Supply Of Critical Medicines
Medicines for Europe’s Victor Mendonça Emphasizes Need For Solidarity And Dialogue
European solidarity and dialogue will be key as the region seeks to secure its supply of critical medicines, says Victor Mendonça, board member of Medicines for Europe. In an exclusive interview, he speaks to Generics Bulletin about what can be done to strengthen Europe’s supply chain without “one country’s solution being another country’s problem.”

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