Press Release: Commission proposes comprehensive reform of EU Pharmaceutical Legislation

The European Commission adopted a proposal for comprehensive reform of the current EU pharmaceutical legislation on 18 July 2001. The proposals include rationalisation, simplification and better transparency, such as the replacement of the 5-year renewal procedure by reinforced pharmaco-vigilance monitoring. In addition, clearer procedures shall be introduced allowing tests on pharmaceuticals to be performed in advance of patent expiry.

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