At
a press briefing held Dec. 10, 2015, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) new
Executive Director, Guido Rasi, presented is
five-year vision
for the agency. Rasi, who took office on Nov. 16, 2015, addressed globalization
of the drug market and pressures on healthcare systems. "I am confident
that EMA, working closely with the national competent authorities in Member
States, is ready to successfully address these new challenges," he stated.
Among
the director’s goals for the agency was a focus on R&D to address
healthcare needs, a commitment to transparency, a directive to increase patient
involvement, a dedication to use all available safety and efficacy data, and a
reinforcement of the agency’s commitment to working as a “global reference
authority”. Rasi stressed the importance of working with Member States, the
European Commission, and other European and international partners in order to
achieve these goals.
Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle
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