Europe's Push for Unified Drug Access

EMA's head Emer Cooke advocates for the EU to increase its involvement in drug accessibility, currently managed by member states. Speaking in Barcelona, Cooke emphasized the need for more European collaboration to streamline access to newly approved medications, hinting at a broader continental role in pharmaceuticals.

Europe's Push for Unified Drug Access
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Head of the European Medicines Agency, Emer Cooke, has called on the European Union to enhance its role in securing access to newly approved drugs. Currently, member states independently manage this area, but Cooke suggests a centralized approach could streamline processes and benefits.

Speaking at the Reuters Pharma Europe 2026 event in Barcelona, Cooke insisted, 'We need more Europe.' Her comment underscores the call for greater EU involvement and collaboration in pharmaceutical regulation and access across member countries.

The push for a unified strategy reflects the need for greater efficiency and uniformity in drug accessibility throughout the European Union, aiming to offer better health solutions across the continent.

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