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EMA gained new powers

MedExpress Team

Medexpress

Published Jan. 25, 2022 16:30

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The Council of the EU today adopted a regulation amending the mandate of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as part of the ongoing work to create a strong European Health Union. This is an important step towards strengthening the EMA in crisis preparedness and management for medicinal products and medical devices.

The new rules will enable EMA to closely monitor and mitigate shortages of drugs and medical devices in critical and public health emergencies, and facilitate faster approval of drugs that help treat diseases that are causing the public health crisis. The adoption of a stronger EMA mandate is part of the European Health Union package, proposed by the Commission in November 2020.

- Today's adoption marks a milestone for Union citizens who expected the EU to put in place the right tools to respond quickly and effectively to health crises. Over the past two years, the European Medicines Agency has been a key body in the EU's response to the COVID-...

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