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EMA issues guidelines on drug shortage mitigation and prevention plans

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Published on: 10 December 2024
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LNB News 10/12/2024

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Issue Date: 10 December 2024

Published Date: 10 December 2024

Jurisdiction(s): European Union

Article summary

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have released comprehensive guidelines to assist pharmaceutical companies in implementing Shortage Mitigation Plans (SMPs) and Shortage Prevention Plans (SPPs). These measures aim to address the escalating issue of medicine shortages across Europe, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has significantly impacted patient care and treatment availability.

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