Drugs made closer to home: EU strikes deal on Critical Medicines Act

EU PERSPECTIVES - Recurring shortages of antibiotics, insulin and other essential medicines have pushed the lawmakers to rethink how drugs are produced and purchased. The EU has reached a political deal on the Critical Medicines Act, a law designed to boost manufacturing in Europe and make supply chains more resilient. Read more

The new legislation aims to ensure patients are less likely to face shortages of essential medicines, including common everyday treatments / Picture: Unsplash