Europe – Commission proposes Critical Medicines Act to bolster the supply of critical medicines in the EU

Today, the Commission has proposed a Regulation to improve the availability of critical medicines in the EU. The proposal aims to protect human health by incentivising supply chain diversification and boosting pharmaceutical manufacturing in the EU. This will support the EU's pharmaceutical sector which is a major contributor to our economy. The Act also aims to improve access to other medicines of common interest, which may not be available in certain markets. This initiative contributes to...