Articles tagged with: medicine shortages
Op-ed: A critical medicine shortage calls for better EU collaboration
25 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: A critical medicine shortage calls for better EU collaboration
With the European Medicines Agency identifying shortages in more than 30 critical medicines, the single market presents an opportunity to rethink the EU’s approach to medicines.
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
13 Dec
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
The EU market for medicines remains fragmented. Member States don't have the same access to sometimes life-saving medicines. This model is not sustainable, argues MEP Alex Agius Saliba.
Bitter pills: Europe struggles with medicine shortages
11 Dec EU Institutions
Bitter pills: Europe struggles with medicine shortages
A fragile supply chain and increased demand are causing a shortfall in the EU’s stock of critical medicines. Gabriela Galindo looks at how policymakers can stabilise the situation
Issue 533 | 29 March 2021
29 Mar
Issue 533 | 29 March 2021
Gracing this issue’s cover is Romanian Renew Europe deputy Vlad Gheorghe, who was a just toddler when Romania’s 50-year experiment with Communism came crashing down in December 1989. He explains to editor Brian Johnson how the country’s integration back into the EU fold has been a major factor in shaping his politics and worldview.
EU Pharma Strategy too focussed on needs of manufacturers, rather than patients, says Michèle Rivasi
09 Dec
EU Pharma Strategy too focussed on needs of manufacturers, rather than patients, says Michèle Rivasi
Greens/EFA MEP says European Commission’s long overdue pharmaceutical strategy ‘fails to address’ EU’s true health problems, including drug shortages.