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EU and medicines supply issues (part one): Current measures
Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) in the EU are legally required to report medicine supply shortages to the European Medicines Agency and national authorities. This article explores the central role of Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) in identifying and managing medicine supply shortages in the EU as well as the role of EMA committees and working groups in coordinating responses and maintaining the Critical Medicines List to safeguard public health.
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EU and medicines supply issues (part two): Proposals for future measures
In part two of our article on EU and medicine supply issues we explore the key proposals outlined in pharmaceutical reform and their impact on marketing authorisation holders across the region.
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Guidance to manufacturers withdrawing a medical device from the EU market
Medical product availability and healthcare safety are becoming increasingly important talking points. This is also reflected in the EU regulations on medical devices. Although the provisions may seem straightforward their vagueness may give rise to significant doubts as to which situations they will apply to in practice.
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Comparison of national measures to protect the supply of medicines and medical devices
Our international team has developed a practical guide that allows users to navigate different European jurisdictions, identifying medicines subject to supply restrictions, and understand manufacturers' obligations during shortages or product withdrawals.
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Starting a telemedicine business today - how do I proceed?
Federal Court of Justice: Prohibition of Advertising Medical Devices with PAYBACK Points
Preliminary injunctions in the UPC – lessons learnt
Two years in, the UPC has become a key forum for patent enforcement, offering swift preliminary injunctions across many EU states. Courts assess both infringement and patent validity rigorously, requiring applicants to act quickly and prepare thoroughly.
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UK government launches new Regulatory Innovation Office to reduce red tape
Higher Regional Court of Hamburg: On the risk classification of health apps
