EU Evaluation Of Orphan & Pediatric Legislation Nears Completion
Focus Is On Incentives & Access As Needs Remain Unmet
Executive Summary
Spring 2020 should see the publication of a working document by the European Commission on how to improve the operation of the EU legislation on orphan and pediatric medicines. The commission has asked for more input from member state experts.
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