A large share of the medicines prescribed in Germany are linked to Asian supply chains – from antibiotics to diabetes medication. This is particularly tricky: Even where India dominates as a producer, the crucial preliminary products often come from China.
By Julia Fiedler
Ein Großteil der in Deutschland verschriebenen Medikamente hängt an asiatischen Lieferketten – von Antibiotika bis Diabetesmitteln. Besonders heikel: Selbst dort, wo Indien als Produzent dominiert, kommen die entscheidenden Vorprodukte häufig aus China.
By Julia Fiedler
The controversial project of an EU-wide clinical evaluation of medicinal products and medical devices (Health Technology Assessment, HTA) is coming to an end after years of wrangling. The agreement reached between Parliament and the Council in the summer has now been formally confirmed by the European Parliament. However, there will be no binding assessment of clinical benefit for all member states.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
