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Welcome to the MEP Class of 2024: AESGP presents its Vision for a Sustainable Europe
AESGP events Value of Self-Care

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

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

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

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60 Years of Self-Care in Europe: celebrating AESGP
AESGP events AESGP in the Media Conference report Value of Self-Care

60 Years of Self-Care in Europe: celebrating AESGP

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Self-Care in a Digital World: Harnessing Online Advertising for Better Healthcare
Advertising Digital E-Commerce Position paper

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

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

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

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AESGP launches enhanced OTC Ingredients Directory
AESGP Data Banks

AESGP launches enhanced OTC Ingredients Directory

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

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

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Charting the path forward: Joint stakeholder statement on the implementation of the EHDS
European Health Data Space Joint Statement

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

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Patient Information Leaflets: Putting Patients First
Digital ePI Joint Statement Position paper

Patient Information Leaflets: Putting Patients First

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From paper to digital leaflets: making patient information more inclusive
Digital ePI Position paper Study

From paper to digital leaflets: making patient information more inclusive

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

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MDR Implementation Challenges could impact 40% of consumer healthcare market
Market Data Medical Devices Regulation Press release

MDR Implementation Challenges could impact 40% of consumer healthcare market

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

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

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

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

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

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Insights from the AESGP Parliamentary Event
AESGP events Conference report Value of Self-Care

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

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Joint open letter: In anticipation of EUDAMED availability for mandatory use
Joint Statement Letter Medical Devices

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

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Stakeholder coalition calls for legislative refinement of the EHDS
European Health Data Space Joint Statement

Stakeholder coalition calls for legislative refinement of the EHDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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E-Commerce: A level playing field for online and physical sales of self-care products
Digital E-Commerce Position paper Press release

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

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AESGP Annual Report 2022 published
Annual Report

AESGP Annual Report 2022 published

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Jonathan Workman (Haleon) elected new President of AESGP
About AESGP Press release

Jonathan Workman (Haleon) elected new President of AESGP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AESGP welcomes MDR amendment and  highlights need to tackle MDR systemic issues
Medical Devices Medical Devices Regulation Statement

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

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

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

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Statement on European Commission’s legislative proposal amending the MDR
Medical Devices Medical Devices Regulation Statement

Statement on European Commission’s legislative proposal amending the MDR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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58th AESGP Annual Meeting - report published
Conference report

58th AESGP Annual Meeting - report published

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

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

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Hot off the press: 58th AESGP Annual Meeting
AESGP events AESGP in the Media

Hot off the press: 58th AESGP Annual Meeting

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AESGP Annual Report 2021
Annual Report

AESGP Annual Report 2021

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58th AESGP Annual Meeting - Interview with Jurate Švarcaite
AESGP events AESGP in the Media

58th AESGP Annual Meeting - Interview with Jurate Švarcaite

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#SustainableSelfCare: for a healthy society and planet
Environment Press release

#SustainableSelfCare: for a healthy society and planet

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

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HBW Insight Podcast:
AESGP events AESGP in the Media

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

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War in Ukraine: AESGP calls for solidarity and unity
Press release Ukraine

War in Ukraine: AESGP calls for solidarity and unity

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

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

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Strengthening Health Through Education: how to achieve health literate societies?
Blog Health Literacy Self-care

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

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

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

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

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AESGP releases new evidence on the economic and social value of self-care in Europe
Evidence Summary Press release Self-care

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

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Opinion Article: Towards Sustainable Healthcare Systems - AESGP’s Mission to Empower 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

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

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Reply to European Commission's Regulation Proposal on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Digital eHealth Health Data Position paper

Reply to European Commission's Regulation Proposal on Artificial Intelligence

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Europa Press mentions AESGP's International Self-Care Day activities
AESGP in the Media COVID-19 International Self-Care Day Self-care

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

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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

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AESGP 57th Annual Meeting - report published
Conference report COVID-19 Self-care

AESGP 57th Annual Meeting - report published

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

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

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

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

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AESGP Annual Report 2020
Annual Report Brexit Environment Food supplements Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Annual Report 2020

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Statement on the Medical Devices Regulation's date of application
Medical Devices Medical Devices Regulation Statement

Statement on the Medical Devices Regulation's date of application

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Reply on the Evaluation and Revision of Pharma Law
Health Union Pharma Law Pharma Strategy Position paper

Reply on the Evaluation and Revision of Pharma Law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Position on a reinforced EMA mandate (European Health Union)
EMA Health Union Position paper

Position on a reinforced EMA mandate (European Health Union)

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Reaction to European Beating Cancer Plan
Cancer Self-care Statement

Reaction to European Beating Cancer Plan

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

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

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Joint Industry Letter on EU Standardisation Policy
Letter Medical Devices

Joint Industry Letter on EU Standardisation Policy

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Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Health Data Space
Health Data Position paper

Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Health Data Space

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Health Education is a right, a public good and a public responsibility
Blog Health Literacy Self-care

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

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

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Reaction to European Commission’s Communication on the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
OTC Pharma Strategy Self-care Statement

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

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Joint EU-UK pharmaceutical industry response to Specialised Committee outcome
Brexit Statement

Joint EU-UK pharmaceutical industry response to Specialised Committee outcome

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

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

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

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

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Reaction to European Parliament Report on shortages of medicines
Press release Shortages

Reaction to European Parliament Report on shortages of medicines

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AESGP celebrates self-care 24/7, for all, for life
International Self-Care Day Press release

AESGP celebrates self-care 24/7, for all, for life

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Pharmacists and self-care, side by side for better healthcare (PGEU)
Self-care

Pharmacists and self-care, side by side for better healthcare (PGEU)

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Do you know how to practice responsible self-care?
Self-care

Do you know how to practice responsible self-care?

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What is self-care and why should we care?
Self-care

What is self-care and why should we care?

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Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap for the Pharmaceutical Strategy
Environment Pharma Strategy Position paper

Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap for the Pharmaceutical Strategy

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Position Paper on Shortages of medicinal products for citizens in Europe
Position paper Self-care Shortages

Position Paper on Shortages of medicinal products for citizens in Europe

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Remarks on EU4Health Programme
COVID-19 Self-care Shortages Statement

Remarks on EU4Health Programme

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Joint Letter on the Need for a Mutual Recognition Agreement between the EU and UK
Brexit Statement

Joint Letter on the Need for a Mutual Recognition Agreement between the EU and UK

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Position Paper on Rule 21 of the MDR
Medical Devices Position paper

Position Paper on Rule 21 of the MDR

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Reaction to European Commission’s Roadmap on the Pharmaceutical Strategy
OTC Self-care Statement

Reaction to European Commission’s Roadmap on the Pharmaceutical Strategy

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AESGP Annual Report 2019
Annual Report Brexit Environment Food supplements Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Annual Report 2019

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Reaction to European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy release
Food supplements OTC Self-care Statement

Reaction to European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy release

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Response to EPF's Open Memo to the Health Industry
COVID-19

Response to EPF's Open Memo to the Health Industry

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European Industry trade and supply chain needs to respond to Covid-19
COVID-19

European Industry trade and supply chain needs to respond to Covid-19

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EU Health Coalition calls for more solidarity and coordinated EU action to tackle COVID-19
COVID-19 Statement

EU Health Coalition calls for more solidarity and coordinated EU action to tackle COVID-19

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AESGP and the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP and the COVID-19 pandemic

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Covid-19: AESGP continuity planning
COVID-19

Covid-19: AESGP continuity planning

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WHO confirms no scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and the worsening of COVID-19
COVID-19 OTC Press release Self-care

WHO confirms no scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and the worsening of COVID-19

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No link between the use of ibuprofen and worsening of COVID-19
COVID-19 EMA OTC Press release Self-care

No link between the use of ibuprofen and worsening of COVID-19

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Cancellation of AESGP 56th Annual Meeting
Conference report COVID-19

Cancellation of AESGP 56th Annual Meeting

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Self-Care in the time of COVID-19
COVID-19 Self-care

Self-Care in the time of COVID-19

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Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Beating Cancer Plan
Food supplements OTC Press release Self-care

Reply to European Commission’s Roadmap on Beating Cancer Plan

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Pharma industry calls for Mutual Recognition on GMP between EU and UK
Brexit Press release Statement

Pharma industry calls for Mutual Recognition on GMP between EU and UK

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AESGP - Medicines for Europe Joint Position: Why is now the right time to modernise the EU variations system?
EU variations system Position paper

AESGP - Medicines for Europe Joint Position: Why is now the right time to modernise the EU variations system?

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Addressing the root causes of medicines shortages
Self-care Shortages Statement

Addressing the root causes of medicines shortages

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Position Paper on Antimicrobial Resistance
Environment OTC Position paper Press release Self-care

Position Paper on Antimicrobial Resistance

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AESGP Regulatory Conference (Oct. 2019) - report published
Conference report EMA Food supplements Incentives Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Regulatory Conference (Oct. 2019) - report published

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AESGP relaunches its website and visual identity
Press release Self-care

AESGP relaunches its website and visual identity

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AESGP Reception ‘The European Self-Care Agenda’
Press release Self-care

AESGP Reception ‘The European Self-Care Agenda’

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AESGP 55th Annual Meeting - report published
Conference report Incentives Self-care

AESGP 55th Annual Meeting - report published

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AESGP Annual Report 2018
Annual Report Environment Food supplements Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Annual Report 2018

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Position on the implications of the UK exit from the European Union
Brexit EMA Medical Devices OTC Position paper Self-care

Position on the implications of the UK exit from the European Union

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Joint Press Statement on the EU Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
Environment Press release

Joint Press Statement on the EU Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

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Position Paper on Rule 14 of the MDR
Medical Devices Position paper

Position Paper on Rule 14 of the MDR

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AESGP Annual Report 2017-2018
Annual Report Environment Food supplements Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Annual Report 2017-2018

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AESGP Annual Report 2016-2017
Annual Report Environment Food supplements Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Annual Report 2016-2017

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AESGP Annual Report 2015-2016
Annual Report Environment Food supplements Medical Devices OTC Self-care

AESGP Annual Report 2015-2016

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