Legislative considerations regarding the reform of pharmaceutical legislation at the European Union level and the implications of this approach on public health

Cristina-Luiza ERIMIA

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta

Radu George CAZACINCU

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta, Magistra C&C, Constanta

Sirma TOMOŞ

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta

Nicoleta-Florentina RONCEA

Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta

ABSTRACT

Although EU pharmaceutical legislation has enabled the authorisation of safe, effective and high-quality medicines, patient access to medicines across the EU and security of supply are growing concerns, as reflected in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions. Taking into account the objectives of the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe, which represents a comprehensive response to the current challenges of pharmaceutical policy, this article aims to analyse the legislative actions that need...