European Medicines Agency starts consultation on inventory of needs for children’s medicines

The European Medicines Agency (EMA), in September 2012, began its first public consultation on its inventory of paediatric medicines. This inventory, which is being developed by the Agency's Paediatric Committee (PDCO), sets out areas where further research and development into medicines for children are needed.

The first list, released on 30 August 2012, includes all cardiovascular medicines for use in children. The Agency will be releasing similar lists for other therapeutic areas for public consultation during 2012 and 2013.