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European Federation of Pharmaceutical industries and associations
   

EFPIA Newsletter 14 March 2024

 
 
 
   

Healthcare innovation moves fast – so should the European regulatory system

 
By Sabine Atzor (Roche) and Alan Morrison (MSD)

What will the innovations of tomorrow look like and how can they be regulated effectively without delaying access?

This is a key question facing policymakers as they aim for EU competitiveness while ensuring patients get new technologies that address their needs. One of the most exciting ‒ and challenging ‒ features of today’s research landscape is the potential to tap into the combined power of advances in diagnostics, therapeutics and new data and digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to create integrated healthcare solutions.

These solutions can address gaps in the patient journey and deliver better outcomes for patients with greater efficiency for health systems. (...)

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News

 

Yes to EHDS, but not at any cost: EFPIA calls upon the EHDS trilogue negotiators to take sufficient...
13 March 2024

EFPIA reiterates its call to the co-legislators to take sufficient time for critical examination of the EHDS draft regulation... Read more

EFPIA and Vaccines Europe statement on the revision of the EU variations framework
13 March 2024

We consider these targeted changes to be encouraging steps towards a more efficient, streamlined framework which may... Read more

 
 
 
   

Blogs

 

Reintegrating cancer patients into professional and social life
12 March 2024 - Barbara Stegel

People with certain cancers are living longer, fuller lives. We must come together to support their return to work Read more

 
 
 
   

Events

 

Regulatory Reliance Tools Unveiled: A Practical Guide by EMA
19 March 2024 (Virtual event)

Jointly organised by six industry partners. Read more

Rare Diseases Forum: Securing Europe’s competitiveness in R&D for people living with rare diseases...
16 April 2024 (Brussels)

Join to address how and why innovation in tackling rare diseases can support the EU’s competitiveness agenda. Read more

 
 
 
   

Publications

The pharmaceutical industry shares concerns about the environmental impact of PFAS. However, PFAS is a broad non-specific term which does not inform whether a compound is harmful, and not all PFAS present the same risks to the environment or health. The potential impact of a Europe-wide ban on PFAS in pharmaceutical products, packaging and operations is significant. We need strategic planning and alternative approaches to avoid disruptions in patient care. Check our infographic and read more here.

 
 
 
 
   

What we are reading

 
Calling for a comprehensive EU policy response to improve the cardiovascular health of European...
On 14 March 2024 (EACH)

The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health welcomes the EPP’s call for a ‘European Cardiovascular Health Plan’.

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Solving unmet needs with regulation at the pace of science and technology
On 13 March 2024 (The Parliament Magazine)

Read this oped from Michelle Rohrer, Global Head of Regulatory, Pharmaceuticals at Roche.

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Poland gradually narrowing access gap for innovative cancer medicines
On 13 March 2024 (Euractiv)

Although Polish access to novel cancer medicines has improved significantly, Poland still lags many EU countries... Read more

STAKEHOLDER SURVEY: What should the EU's health priorities be?
On 12 March 2024 (The European Observatory)

Reply to the European Observatory's survey by 29 March 2024!

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