Medicines and Medical Devices
EU Fact Sheets
25-08-2026
This fact sheet explains the EU’s rules on medicines and medical devices, as well as the robust legal framework in place to protect public health and guarantee the safety of these products. It addresses key issues in the field, including the supply of medicines, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, the ethical conduct of clinical trials and challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and various geopolitical events.
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