What Is A Drug Shortage? First EU Definition Due This Month
Executive Summary
Efforts to harmonize the notification and communication requirements for drug shortages in the EU will take a step forward this month when regulators adopt a common definition of a shortage together with a number of guidance documents. The situation with regard to drug shortages has been called a public health emergency.
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