How Pharma Can Prepare For Incoming EU Health Data Sharing Rules

The Council of the EU has formally adopted the European Health Data Space regulation, meaning that it will soon enter into force in the EU. Experts explain what this means for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Key Takeaways
  • The rules for sharing of data for secondary uses under the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation will apply from 2029, but companies should start preparing for the new regulatory requirements now.

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation was formally adopted by the Council of the EU on 21 January and...

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