European doctors’ proposals to improve the Critical Medicines Act
European doctors call for the Critical Medicines Act to address security of supply for the benefit of European patients, leaving no one behind.
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We urge the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to improve the proposed Act, including the following amendments:
Medicines should be available in all Member States to promote equitable access of medicines to all patients in the EU.
Ensure that any public funding granted to pharmaceutical companies should go hand in hand with strong obligations regarding security of supply, affordability and transparency
Ensure that doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals have are adequately and permanently represented at the Critical Medicines Coordination Group. Healthcare professionals are key partners in mitigating the negative impact of shortages on patient safety and health.
Read our full proposed amendments here.