Warken: Securing the supply of medicinal products in Europe
During a discussion in Berlin between Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken and EU Commissioner for Health Olivér Várhelyi, both underlined the importance of having a strong pharma location to secure Europe’s supply of medicinal products.
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Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken mit EU Kommissar Olivér Várhelyi
In times of geopolitical tension and growing competition in global markets, people in Europe must be able to count on a reliable supply of medicinal products. This is why we are supporting the accelerated development and production of medicinal products, increasing the resilience of supply chains and promoting innovative biotechnology companies. The shared goal is to successfully conclude the amendment of European pharmaceutical law together with our partners and to enhance the EU’s locational appeal.
In addition to pharmaceutical policy, they also discussed the coordination of relief measures for those affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and effective addiction prevention by updating European tobacco control regulations.