European Parliament Wants EU-Wide Pull Incentive Scheme For New Antimicrobials
Executive Summary
The three major EU institutions are all calling for urgent action to tackle antimicrobial resistance, with the emphasis very much on incentives for the development of novel medicines and a reduction in overall consumption of antibiotics.
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