Medicines ‘Must Not Fall Off The Radar’ In Northern Ireland Protocol Talks
Executive Summary
As heated discussions continue on the future of the protocol that keeps Northern Ireland within the EU’s single market, the UK government has been urged to ensure concerns over medicines supply are addressed before “rushing to get a deal done.”
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