Coronavirus Notebook: EMA Focuses On EU Drug Supply Amid Fears Of Second Wave
Executive Summary
In this latest update to coronavirus developments in the EU, the European Medicines Agency outlines plans to monitor demand for medicines in anticipation of a possible second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic later this year. It has also updated its adverse drug reaction literature monitoring service to cover potential coronavirus treatments, and backed the use of ACE-inhibitors and sartans during the pandemic.
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