EMA’s Critical Medicines Regulation
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EMA’s Critical Medicines Regulations in a nutshell
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has implemented new Critical Medicines Regulations to address and manage medicine shortages in the EU. These regulations categorize medicines into three distinct groups which are tracked through the European Shortages Monitoring Platform (ESMP). This requires Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs) to report supply data beginning in February 2025.
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Managing Medicine Shortages in the EU and the impact on Marketing Authorization Holders
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has introduced regulations to improve the availability of critical medicines across the EU, categorizing them for different scenarios. Beginning February 2025, Marketing Authorization Holders will face new reporting requirements to support the European Shortages Monitoring Platform, ensuring timely access to essential medicines.

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