EU Agrees Brexit Transition Period – But What Does It Mean For Pharma And The Regulators?
Executive Summary
The EU has agreed to a Brexit transition period and adopted guidelines on its talks with the UK on their future relationship. But while the political agreement on the transition will give the life sciences industry some certainty, it is not yet a done deal and the regulatory implications are still unclear.
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