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Dalli: 'The economic crisis should not turn into a health crisis'
European governments should not be neglecting public health in times of austerity, the EU's health Commissioner John Dalli has warned. Read more
Analysis: Drug costs become bigger issue in cancer care
In the past, money was no object when cancer specialists considered which drugs would provide the best treatment for their patients. Read more
EFPIA calls for revision of German approval and pricing laws
German drug approval and pricing laws are prompting Pharmas to abandon the market says the EFPIA, which has called for ‘urgent action’ to protect innovation and access to medicines. Read more
EFPIA Calls for Urgent Action on German Pricing
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has called for the German government to take “urgent action” regarding its pricing system, which is perceived as hindering the market entry of new, innovative medicines in the country. Read more
Pharma Associations Provide Update on Anticounterfeiting Initiatives
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), the European Association of Euro-Pharmaceutical Companies (EAEPC), the European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP), the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU), and the European Generic Medicines Association (EGA) issued statements last week in line with World Anti-Counterfeiting Day to address the problem of counterfeit medicines and their associations’ efforts in addressing the problem. Read more
La Efpia reconoce los avances en contra de la falsificación
El pasado 7 de junio se conmemoró el Día Mundial contra la Falsificación. La patronal reiteró su compromiso con el proyecto de acción conjunta (ESM) Read more
Real-time gene sequencing used to combat superbug
Scientists have used genome sequencing technology to control an outbreak of the superbug MRSA in a study that could point to faster and more efficient treatment of a range of diseases.