News from the Danish Medicines Agency
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New EU rules on falsified medicines
When new EU rules enter into force on 9 February 2019, it will be harder for falsified medicines to reach patients in the EU. The new rules, which introduce new safety features on the packaging of medicines and other measures, are to prevent falsified medicines from entering the legal supply chain of medicines – for example in pharmacies and hospitals.
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New report: Evaluation of the relationship reform
The framework for collaboration between healthcare professionals and companies has just been evaluated. The evaluation concluded that the rules and administration work well, but compliance with the rules lags behind. There is a need for more information to healthcare professionals about the rules.
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EMA: No evidence linking ibuprofen to worsening of COVID-19
The press and social media have raised questions about whether ibuprofen could worsen the condition of patients infected with COVID-19. The European Medicines Agency reports that there is currently no scientific evidence to suggest this. The Data Analytics Center of the Danish Medicines Agency now launches an ultra-quick study.