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Joint Statement
Press release
UWWTD
European Commission risks repeating past mistakes in Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive cost study
International Self-Care Day
Press release
Value of Self-Care
AESGP Launches ‘Self-Care Insight & Inspire’ Platform to Spotlight Self-Care Campaigns Across Europe
Press release
UWWTD
AESGP Submits Request to Intervene in EFPIA Legal Action on UWWTD
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
Conference report
Value of Self-Care
61st AESGP Annual Meeting: European Self-Care Industry’s Role in a Shifting Global Landscape
Annual Report
AESGP Annual Report 2024: Celebrating 60 years of self-care
About AESGP
Jonathan Workman (Haleon) re-elected President of AESGP
Joint Statement
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Open letter to the European Commission: protecting Europe’s medical technology sector from the risks of tariffs
Joint Statement
Medical Devices
Joint discussion paper on Future governance of medical technologies in Europe
Press release
UWWTD
UWWTD: AESGP expresses concerns over disproportionate and unfair application of Extended Producer Responsibility
Joint Statement
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Article 10a MDR / IVDR: Notification in Case of Interruption or Discontinuation of Supply – Decision Guide Flowchart
Health Data
Joint Statement
Health Stakeholders advocate for enhanced collaboration in European Health Data Space (EHDS) Implementation
Joint Statement
Medical Devices
Joint paper: Urgent call for clarity on clinical strategy discussions
PSE
Scientific Article
New Expert Review Confirms Extremely Low Risk of PRES/RCVS from Pseudoephedrine
ePI
IATF
Joint Statement
Position paper
DIGITAL LEAP: Industry Proposes Phased Rollout of ePI for Patient Safety and Environmental Sustainability
Antimicrobial Resistance
Press release
Study
New study highlights the value of non-prescription antimicrobials in supporting self-care and reducing healthcare burden
Environment
Joint Statement
UWWTD
Joint statement from the human pharmaceutical industry on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD)
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
AESGP Statement on the European Parliament’s Call to Urgently Revise the Medical Devices Regulation
Herbal Medicines
RWD-RWE
Scientific Article
New research points the way to optimized Real-World Data for herbal medicines
AESGP events
Value of Self-Care
Welcome to the MEP Class of 2024: AESGP presents its Vision for a Sustainable Europe
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
AESGP Statement on Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 amending the IVDR and MDR
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
Conference report
Value of Self-Care
60 Years of Self-Care in Europe: celebrating AESGP
Advertising
Digital
E-Commerce
Position paper
Self-Care in a Digital World: Harnessing Online Advertising for Better Healthcare
Annual Report
AESGP Annual Report 2023: Highlighting the Vital Role of Self-Care in a World of Uncertainties
AESGP Data Banks
AESGP launches enhanced OTC Ingredients Directory
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
White Paper
Not all is well in the state of MDR: AESGP releases White Paper on MDR Regulatory Framework
European Health Data Space
Joint Statement
Charting the path forward: Joint stakeholder statement on the implementation of the EHDS
Digital
ePI
Joint Statement
Position paper
Patient Information Leaflets: Putting Patients First
Digital
ePI
Position paper
Study
From paper to digital leaflets: making patient information more inclusive
European Health Data Space
Joint Statement
Press release
Draft text of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) in trilogues sparks deep concerns in the European healthcare ecosystem
Market Data
Medical Devices Regulation
Press release
MDR Implementation Challenges could impact 40% of consumer healthcare market
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
HBW Insight Podcast: AESGP’s 60th Birthday Celebrations In 2024 Including Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite
Joint Statement
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Joint statement supporting the expansion of the use of Electronic Instructions For Use (eIFU) in the medical devices sector
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
AESGP Statement on the European Commission’s legislative proposal amending the IVDR and MDR
AESGP events
Conference report
Value of Self-Care
Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Insights from the AESGP Parliamentary Event
Joint Statement
Letter
Medical Devices
Joint open letter: In anticipation of EUDAMED availability for mandatory use
European Health Data Space
Joint Statement
Stakeholder coalition calls for legislative refinement of the EHDS
AESGP events
Press release
Value of Self-Care
AESGP Reveals Study that puts Self-Care on the Policy Table: Unveiling Crucial Insights on Economic and Social Impact in Europe
Shortages
Statement
WINTER IS COMING: AESGP reassures that a wide range of Self-Care options are available for the cold season
Pharma Law
Position paper
EU Pharma Law Review: AESGP submits position of OTC sector to the European Commission
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Medical Devices: Industry publishes Manufacturer’s Declaration in relation to Regulation (EU) 2023/607
Digital
E-Commerce
Position paper
Press release
E-Commerce: A level playing field for online and physical sales of self-care products
Annual Report
AESGP Annual Report 2022 published
About AESGP
Press release
Jonathan Workman (Haleon) elected new President of AESGP
Press release
Self-care
Self-care saves € 36 billion in health expenditure and can save € 18 billion more
Pharma Law
Press release
Statement
EU Pharma Legislation Review: A unique opportunity to strengthen health systems for the benefit of all
Environment
Packaging
Position paper
Reply to the Feedback Procedure on the Commission's Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
AESGP welcomes MDR amendment and highlights need to tackle MDR systemic issues
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
HBW Insight Podcast: What To Expect From The 59th AESGP Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
Statement on European Commission’s legislative proposal amending the MDR
Environment
Press release
Statement
Joint Statement on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) Proposal
Energy
Statement
Ukraine
Statement on the European Commission’s Communication “Save gas for a safe winter”
Digital
European Health Data Space
Health Data
Position paper
Reply to European Commission’s Regulation Proposal on the European Health Data Space
Conference report
58th AESGP Annual Meeting - report published
International Self-Care Day
Press release
International Self-Care Day 2022: AESGP Self-Care Summer School
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
Hot off the press: 58th AESGP Annual Meeting
Annual Report
AESGP Annual Report 2021
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
58th AESGP Annual Meeting - Interview with Jurate Švarcaite
Environment
Press release
#SustainableSelfCare: for a healthy society and planet
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
Statement on the MDCG Guidance on borderline between medical devices and medicinal products under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDCG 2022 – 5)
AESGP events
AESGP in the Media
HBW Insight Podcast: "58th AESGP Annual Meeting, What To Expect?" With Jurate Švarcaite
Press release
Ukraine
War in Ukraine: AESGP calls for solidarity and unity
ePI
IATF
Electronic product information: new report shows it is time to move from principles to action
Blog
Health Literacy
Self-care
Strengthening Health Through Education: how to achieve health literate societies?
AESGP in the Media
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Scientific Article
“Substance-Based Medical Devices: Regulatory Challenges and Prospects”, a new TOPRA article by AESGP
AESGP in the Media
Environment
GSCF
HBW Insight Podcast: “Greening the Global OTC Industry” with Jurate Švarcaite, AESGP Director-General
Evidence Summary
Press release
Self-care
AESGP releases new evidence on the economic and social value of self-care in Europe
AESGP in the Media
Self-care
Opinion Article: Towards Sustainable Healthcare Systems - AESGP’s Mission to Empower Self-Care in Europe
AESGP in the Media
Digital
Health Data
Press release
RWD-RWE
Scientific Article
AESGP sheds light on the added value of real-world evidence in decision making of non-prescription medicines
Artificial Intelligence
Digital
eHealth
Health Data
Position paper
Reply to European Commission's Regulation Proposal on Artificial Intelligence
AESGP in the Media
COVID-19
International Self-Care Day
Self-care
Europa Press mentions AESGP's International Self-Care Day activities
AESGP in the Media
COVID-19
GSCF
International Self-Care Day
"The value of embracing self-care in your daily life", a blog post by AESGP Director-General under GSCF campaign
Conference report
COVID-19
Self-care
AESGP 57th Annual Meeting - report published
International Self-Care Day
Press release
AESGP celebrates “Self-Care: our first line of defense” on International Self-Care Day 2021
COVID-19
Evidence Summary
Self-care
AESGP releases new Evidence Summary on the importance of self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Annual Report
Brexit
Environment
Food supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP Annual Report 2020
Medical Devices
Medical Devices Regulation
Statement
Statement on the Medical Devices Regulation's date of application
Health Union
Pharma Law
Pharma Strategy
Position paper
Reply on the Evaluation and Revision of Pharma Law
Blog
Self-care
Self-Care 24/7: Together we can take care of ourselves
Digital
eHealth
Position paper
Position on Paving the way for the digitalisation of the self-care sector
Health Data
Statement
European Stakeholder Group Statement - Maintaining the exchange of critical health data
Health Union
Position paper
Reply to European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on a European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)
EMA
Health Union
Position paper
Position on a reinforced EMA mandate (European Health Union)
Cancer
Self-care
Statement
Reaction to European Beating Cancer Plan
ePI
Position paper
AESGP, EFPIA and Medicines for Europe reflections on EMA – HMA – EC Key principles for electronic product information
Letter
Medical Devices
Joint Industry Letter on EU Standardisation Policy
Health Data
Position paper
Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Health Data Space
Blog
Health Literacy
Self-care
Health Education is a right, a public good and a public responsibility
Environment
Press release
Statement
European Pharmaceutical Industry Statement on the Update on the Progress and Implementation of the EU Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
OTC
Pharma Strategy
Self-care
Statement
Reaction to European Commission’s Communication on the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
Brexit
Statement
Joint EU-UK pharmaceutical industry response to Specialised Committee outcome
Statement
EU Health Coalition: 10 recommendations to build a stronger EU Health Union
Environment
Statement
EU Pharma Industry's joint statement on the European Parliament’s Resolution on Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
Press release
Shortages
Reaction to European Parliament Report on shortages of medicines
International Self-Care Day
Press release
AESGP celebrates self-care 24/7, for all, for life
Self-care
Pharmacists and self-care, side by side for better healthcare (PGEU)
Self-care
Do you know how to practice responsible self-care?
Self-care
What is self-care and why should we care?
Environment
Pharma Strategy
Position paper
Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap for the Pharmaceutical Strategy
Position paper
Self-care
Shortages
Position Paper on Shortages of medicinal products for citizens in Europe
COVID-19
Self-care
Shortages
Statement
Remarks on EU4Health Programme
Brexit
Statement
Joint Letter on the Need for a Mutual Recognition Agreement between the EU and UK
Medical Devices
Position paper
Position Paper on Rule 21 of the MDR
OTC
Self-care
Statement
Reaction to European Commission’s Roadmap on the Pharmaceutical Strategy
Annual Report
Brexit
Environment
Food supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP Annual Report 2019
Food supplements
OTC
Self-care
Statement
Reaction to European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy release
COVID-19
Response to EPF's Open Memo to the Health Industry
COVID-19
European Industry trade and supply chain needs to respond to Covid-19
COVID-19
Statement
EU Health Coalition calls for more solidarity and coordinated EU action to tackle COVID-19
COVID-19
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP and the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19
Covid-19: AESGP continuity planning
COVID-19
OTC
Press release
Self-care
WHO confirms no scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and the worsening of COVID-19
COVID-19
EMA
OTC
Press release
Self-care
No link between the use of ibuprofen and worsening of COVID-19
Conference report
COVID-19
Cancellation of AESGP 56th Annual Meeting
COVID-19
Self-care
Self-Care in the time of COVID-19
Food supplements
OTC
Press release
Self-care
Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Beating Cancer Plan
Brexit
Press release
Statement
Pharma industry calls for Mutual Recognition on GMP between EU and UK
EU variations system
Position paper
AESGP - Medicines for Europe Joint Position: Why is now the right time to modernise the EU variations system?
Self-care
Shortages
Statement
Addressing the root causes of medicines shortages
Environment
OTC
Position paper
Press release
Self-care
Position Paper on Antimicrobial Resistance
Conference report
EMA
Food supplements
Incentives
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP Regulatory Conference (Oct. 2019) - report published
Press release
Self-care
AESGP relaunches its website and visual identity
Press release
Self-care
AESGP Reception ‘The European Self-Care Agenda’
Conference report
Incentives
Self-care
AESGP 55th Annual Meeting - report published
Annual Report
Environment
Food supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP Annual Report 2018
Brexit
EMA
Medical Devices
OTC
Position paper
Self-care
Position on the implications of the UK exit from the European Union
Environment
Press release
Joint Press Statement on the EU Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
Medical Devices
Position paper
Position Paper on Rule 14 of the MDR
Annual Report
Environment
Food supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP Annual Report 2017-2018
Annual Report
Environment
Food supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care
AESGP Annual Report 2016-2017
Annual Report
Environment
Food supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Self-care