As the reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation progresses through the legislative process, the Pinks Sheet offers an infographic highlighting some of the key changes being proposed that will reshape the way drug companies run their business.
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Clarity on what transferable exclusivity vouchers may look like for new antimicrobial drugs could be nearing. Denmark’s new presidency of the Council of the EU has prioritized concluding its negotiations with European Parliament over the legislative overhaul of the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation.
The Council of the EU has not taken forward a proposal from the European Parliament that would require companies to disclose the transfers of value they make to health care professionals and health care organizations – lawyers weigh in on the diverging proposals.
Lawyers explain how changes to rules around drug advertising and promotional activities under the EU pharma reform package could impact companies operating in the bloc, with one legal expert advising companies to “monitor developments closely.”
Stefan Oelrich, the newly-announced president of European pharma industry federation EFPIA says the EU pharma reform is “not an improvement on the status quo” in its current form.
The European Commission has published two new strategies on stockpiling that will improve the availability of critical medicines in times of crisis and reduce the EU’s dependance on suppliers outside the bloc.
US FDA would receive more funding for fiscal year 2026 in the Senate appropriations bill than its House counterpart, including $10m for unannounced foreign inspections.
A new EU strategy to ensure access to essential medicines will boost the development of critical medical counter measures, including vaccines and therapies, according to one pharmaceutical industry group.