EMA Consults On Integrating Needs Of Older People Into Drug Development

The European Medicines Agency has explained how companies developing medicines for older people can better address the needs of this patient population.

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Drug Makers Are Being Encouraged To Keep In Mind The Needs Of Older People • Source: Shutterstock

The European Medicines Agency is inviting feedback on a draft reflection paper that discusses how drug companies could improve the way they develop and package medicines for older people, who may face difficulties that can result in medicines not being taken as intended, medication errors and ultimately a reduced quality of life.

Even though older people are considered the highest users of medicines and are at the highest risk of encountering usability...

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