Spain’s new three-pronged strategic plan to bolster the pharmaceutical industry will also strengthen research and innovation, improve timely access to medicines and ensure strategic autonomy in the production of medicines.
Spain Bets On New Pharmaceutical Strategy To Boost Access And Innovation
The strategy includes a committee made up of pharmaceutical industry representatives and ministers to discuss the impact of regulatory proposals.

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The strategy includes a committee made up of pharmaceutical industry representatives and ministers to discuss the impact of regulatory proposals.
A draft royal decree would pave the way for more transparency in pricing and reimbursement decision-making processes and boost competition to increase the participation of generic medicines.
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