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Greece: Only one in five new medicines reaches patients – the 'legacy' of the bailouts

Greeks wait almost two years for access to new treatments, while pharmaceutical companies increasingly say they do not intend to launch new products in the country.

Where do Europeans wait longest for new medicines?

Where do Europeans wait longest for new medicines?

Access to new medicines still varies sharply across Europe, with waits ranging from months to more than three years, according to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.

Trump’s 15% tariff on medicines will harm patients, say EU drugmakers

Trump’s 15% tariff on medicines will harm patients, say EU drugmakers

Trade group says levy will reduce access, disrupt supply chains and cut R&D

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EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation

The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region.

Europe’s pharma titans confront von der Leyen as Trump plans ’major’ tariffs

Novo Nordisk and Sanofi were among the companies threatening to hasten their exits to the U.S., as Trump promised pharma tariffs were coming “shortly.”

Pharma companies warn EU Commission to negotiate and reduce non-tariff barriers

The EU executive and top pharmaceutical companies shared a video call to address concerns over potential US tariffs on drugs and other medical products.

Big Pharma versus the EU: who should pay for urban wastewater treatment?

The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU's court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment.

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Pharma company funding for patient advocacy groups needs to be transparent

Pharma company funding for patient advocacy groups needs to be transparent

Patient groups should be playing a central role in Canada’s health-care system, advocating for their members by promoting the visibility of their conditions, pushing for more rapid and accurate diagnoses and lobbying for the introduction and funding of new treatments and drugs that may help relieve their members’ symptoms and…

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Novo Nordisk threatens to expand in US in row over EU rules

Novo Nordisk threatens to expand in US in row over EU rules

Novo Nordisk's CEO doesn't like proposed new EU rules that would cut the period for which drugmakers enjoy exclusivity for their products from 10 years to eight years.

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