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New study highlights the value of non-prescription antimicrobials in supporting self-care and reducing healthcare burden

Joint statement from the human pharmaceutical industry on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD)

AESGP Statement on the European Parliament’s Call to Urgently Revise the Medical Devices Regulation

New research points the way to optimized Real-World Data for herbal medicines

Welcome to the MEP Class of 2024: AESGP presents its Vision for a Sustainable Europe

AESGP Statement on Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 amending the IVDR and MDR

60 Years of Self-Care in Europe: celebrating AESGP

Self-Care in a Digital World: Harnessing Online Advertising for Better Healthcare

AESGP Annual Report 2023: Highlighting the Vital Role of Self-Care in a World of Uncertainties

AESGP launches enhanced OTC Ingredients Directory

Not all is well in the state of MDR: AESGP releases White Paper on MDR Regulatory Framework

Charting the path forward: Joint stakeholder statement on the implementation of the EHDS

Patient Information Leaflets: Putting Patients First

From paper to digital leaflets: making patient information more inclusive

Draft text of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) in trilogues sparks deep concerns in the European healthcare ecosystem

MDR Implementation Challenges could impact 40% of consumer healthcare market

HBW Insight Podcast: AESGP’s 60th Birthday Celebrations In 2024 Including Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite

Joint statement supporting the expansion of the use of Electronic Instructions For Use (eIFU) in the medical devices sector

AESGP Statement on the European Commission’s legislative proposal amending the IVDR and MDR

Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Insights from the AESGP Parliamentary Event

Joint open letter: In anticipation of EUDAMED availability for mandatory use

Stakeholder coalition calls for legislative refinement of the EHDS

AESGP Reveals Study that puts Self-Care on the Policy Table: Unveiling Crucial Insights on Economic and Social Impact in Europe

WINTER IS COMING: AESGP reassures that a wide range of Self-Care options are available for the cold season

EU Pharma Law Review: AESGP submits position of OTC sector to the European Commission

Medical Devices: Industry publishes Manufacturer’s Declaration in relation to Regulation (EU) 2023/607

E-Commerce: A level playing field for online and physical sales of self-care products

AESGP Annual Report 2022 published

Jonathan Workman (Haleon) elected new President of AESGP

Self-care saves € 36 billion in health expenditure and can save € 18 billion more

EU Pharma Legislation Review: A unique opportunity to strengthen health systems for the benefit of all

Reply to the Feedback Procedure on the Commission's Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste

AESGP welcomes MDR amendment and highlights need to tackle MDR systemic issues

HBW Insight Podcast: What To Expect From The 59th AESGP Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite

Statement on European Commission’s legislative proposal amending the MDR

Joint Statement on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) Proposal

Statement on the European Commission’s Communication “Save gas for a safe winter”

Reply to European Commission’s Regulation Proposal on the European Health Data Space

58th AESGP Annual Meeting - report published

International Self-Care Day 2022: AESGP Self-Care Summer School

Hot off the press: 58th AESGP Annual Meeting

AESGP Annual Report 2021

58th AESGP Annual Meeting - Interview with Jurate Švarcaite

#SustainableSelfCare: for a healthy society and planet

Statement on the MDCG Guidance on borderline between medical devices and medicinal products under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDCG 2022 – 5)

HBW Insight Podcast: "58th AESGP Annual Meeting, What To Expect?" With Jurate Švarcaite

War in Ukraine: AESGP calls for solidarity and unity

Electronic product information: new report shows it is time to move from principles to action

Strengthening Health Through Education: how to achieve health literate societies?

“Substance-Based Medical Devices: Regulatory Challenges and Prospects”, a new TOPRA article by AESGP

HBW Insight Podcast: “Greening the Global OTC Industry” with Jurate Švarcaite, AESGP Director-General

AESGP releases new evidence on the economic and social value of self-care in Europe

Opinion Article: Towards Sustainable Healthcare Systems - AESGP’s Mission to Empower Self-Care in Europe

AESGP sheds light on the added value of real-world evidence in decision making of non-prescription medicines

Reply to European Commission's Regulation Proposal on Artificial Intelligence

Europa Press mentions AESGP's International Self-Care Day activities

"The value of embracing self-care in your daily life", a blog post by AESGP Director-General under GSCF campaign

AESGP 57th Annual Meeting - report published

AESGP celebrates “Self-Care: our first line of defense” on International Self-Care Day 2021

AESGP releases new Evidence Summary on the importance of self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic

AESGP Annual Report 2020

Statement on the Medical Devices Regulation's date of application

Reply on the Evaluation and Revision of Pharma Law

Self-Care 24/7: Together we can take care of ourselves

Position on Paving the way for the digitalisation of the self-care sector

European Stakeholder Group Statement - Maintaining the exchange of critical health data

Reply to European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on a European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)

Position on a reinforced EMA mandate (European Health Union)

Reaction to European Beating Cancer Plan

AESGP, EFPIA and Medicines for Europe reflections on EMA – HMA – EC Key principles for electronic product information

Joint Industry Letter on EU Standardisation Policy

Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Health Data Space

Health Education is a right, a public good and a public responsibility

European Pharmaceutical Industry Statement on the Update on the Progress and Implementation of the EU Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

Reaction to European Commission’s Communication on the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy

Joint EU-UK pharmaceutical industry response to Specialised Committee outcome

EU Health Coalition: 10 recommendations to build a stronger EU Health Union

EU Pharma Industry's joint statement on the European Parliament’s Resolution on Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

Reaction to European Parliament Report on shortages of medicines