New French Body To Lead Efforts Against Drug Shortages
Pricing Measures Should Help Ensure Economic Viability Of Strategic Generics
Executive Summary
A new committee including representatives of the French pharma industry, health professionals and patients is to lay the groundwork for a longer-term approach to preventing and managing medicine supply chain issues. A separate initiative launched by the prime minister will look at medicines access issues and strengthening the French manufacturing base.
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