EU wants greater self-reliance and control in drugs supply

EU wants greater self-reliance and control in drugs supply — — -Brussels (Brussels Morning) The EU is looking to introduce stricter rules for pharmaceutical companies in order to ensure a more stable supply of medicines in the Union. At the same time, it hopes to reduce imports from countries deemed to be “autocracies”.

Speaking at a meeting of EU health ministers in Slovenia, Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides raised the issue, citing the need to amend existing drug import regulations.