Minister Announces New Framework Agreements on Supply and Pricing of Medicines
The Government has finalised new framework agreements with Medicines for Ireland and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association to improve access to medicines and strengthen supply security.
The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD today announced the finalisation and signing of two new Framework Agreements on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines with Medicines for Ireland (MFI) and the Irish Pharmaceutical Health Association (IPHA). The Agreements have been achieved following collaborative efforts between the State and industry. This announcement follows the announcement of Agreements in Principle in January.
The Agreements will enable faster access to new innovative medicines for patients in Ireland. They also reflect the Government’s commitment to ensuring security of supply for essential medicines, reducing the risk of medicine shortages for patients while safeguarding the sustainability of the health services.
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