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European pharma bodies highlight legal barriers in medicines access reform

Published on: 08 May 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 08/05/2025

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Issue Date: 08 May 2025

Published Date: 08 May 2025

Jurisdiction(s): European Union

Article summary

Three major pharmaceutical bodies—the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), and Medicines for Europe—released reports on 7 May 2025 detailing legal challenges in EU medicines access. EFPIA data shows average approval-to-access time reaching 578 days, while Medicines for Europe proposes reducing exclusivity periods from 11 to 9 years. The reports examine implementation of EU pharmaceutical reform and Critical Medicines Act, highlighting regulatory barriers across member states.

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