European Notebook: Rasi To Review EMA Plans; Spain’s Drug Spend Held Flat By Industry; Insurers Merge In Germany
Executive Summary
Re-appointed EMA Executive Director Guido Rasi will outline his plans for the agency in early December; pact in Spain calls for the pharmaceutical industry to reimburse government for spending increases above GDP growth.
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