European Medicines Agency

This week we mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! Without urgent and collective action, more than 8.2 million deaths every year by 2050 could be associated with resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens our health systems, economies, food safety and global security. Addressing AMR is a collective responsibility across sectors and stakeholders.   Global medicines regulators remain committed to working together and playing their part in tackling AMR as a priority. Explore the latest messages and key figures from the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA), including a call to action for global health leaders, decision-makers, and the pharmaceutical industry to help tackle this global public health challenge. Now is the time to act to protect our present and secure our future. #worldantimicrobialawarenessweek #AMR

Today is #WorldChildrensDay! In this article, authored by the team in EMA's Paediatric Medicines Office, we find out more about the importance of vaccines for children health and how EMA ensures that medicines are safe and effective for children. #Vaccines are more than just medicines, they represent a promise to our children that we value their health, their future, and their right to thrive. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKpgCqE2

📢 Enpr-EMA welcomes its new Chair! The European Network of Paediatric Research at the European Medicines Agency (Enpr-EMA) is pleased to announce the election of Ricardo Fernandes as the new Chair of the Enpr-EMA Coordinating Group. He will join Gunter Egger (pictured right), who has co-chaired the group since 2019 and continues in this role. Ricardo is a paediatrician with nearly 20 years of clinical practice, specialised in Paediatric Allergy and an Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacology, and has extensive expertise in trial methodology and child-health research. Established by the EMA in 2008, Enpr-EMA brings together research networks, investigators, and centres with recognised expertise in paediatric studies. Its mission is to foster high-quality clinical research and increase the availability of safe and effective medicines for children. Congratulations to Ricardo Fernandes on this appointment! 👏 https://lnkd.in/e36wzE2e #EnprEMA #PaediatricResearch #EMA

🎙 Introducing “Inside EMA” our first podcast series. We’re excited to launch Inside EMA, a podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at medicines regulation in the EU. Each episode explores the science and the experts working to ensure medicines for humans and animals are safe, effective, and of high quality. To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day, our first episode focuses on antimicrobial resistance, one of the most pressing global health threats. Join EMA’s Chief Medical Officer, Steffen Thirstrup, and Communications Officer, Alessandro Faia, as they discuss the causes of antimicrobial resistance, the toll it takes in the EU and globally, as well as EMA’s role in enabling solutions to address this challenge.   🎧 Watch Episode 1: https://lnkd.in/eBTumzWa

Hospital pharmacists play a key role in keeping patients safe during medicine shortages. They manage supplies for critical medicines in hospital, prioritise medicines for patients who need them most urgently, and support doctors and nurses choose the safest alternatives. By sharing guidance and tracking high-risk medicines, they help hospitals respond quickly and effectively. This video, co-created with @EAHP, shows how collaboration between pharmacists, doctors, regulators, and industry helps protect patients across Europe. Learn more about our campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eFg8tZ-i Fighting medicine shortages takes a team 💪 Next week, we’ll hear from family doctors on how they adapt treatment plans and support patients when shortages occur. @NenadMiljković #MedicineShortages #HospitalPharmacy #HealthEU #EAHP #EMA #ittakesateam

EMA’s Emergency Task Force is improving scientific advice to support the most promising medicines and vaccines for public health threats, including antimicrobial resistance #AMR   Developers can now receive combined scientific advice from EMA and national experts in clinical trials and ethics.   This approach will speed up the approval of new treatments and strengthen Europe’s preparedness and response to health threats.   Learn more about the new guidance 👉 https://lnkd.in/exbduQ77

📢EMA's human medicines committee, the #CHMP, recommended 10 new medicines for approval in the EU, including: ☑️ A first-in-class treatment to delay onset of type1 #diabetes ☑️ The first gene therapy to treat #WiskottAldrichSyndrome ☑️ 2 medicines to treat #cancer Read more in the highlights published today 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-aF9-b2 #PublicHealth

📢 Call for applications – Civil Society representatives to the Paediatric Committee (PDCO) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The European Commission is launching a selection procedure to appoint: 🔸Three members and alternates representing health professionals, and 🔸Three members and alternates representing patients’ associations The PDCO was established in 2007 to improve the health of children in Europe by facilitating the development and availability of medicines for children aged 0 to 17 years. 📍Deadline for applications: 24 November 2025. Successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year mandate starting on 1 August 2026. Find out more here: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dfE286dJ

Across Europe, a survey showed pharmacists spent 10.4 hours each week in 2024 managing supply challenges. They help track medicine shortages, find suitable alternatives, and even compound medicines when needed. By monitoring medicine stocks and sharing early warnings, pharmacists play a key role in prevention, communication, and cooperation. Their work shows that no single organisation can solve this alone. This video, co-created with @PGEU, highlights how community pharmacists support patients and help maintain access to medicines across Europe. Learn more about our campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eFg8tZ-i Fighting medicine shortages takes a team 💪 Next week, we'll dive into how hospital pharmacists manage shortages and keep care on track. @ClaireFitzell #MedicineShortages #Pharmacists #HealthEU #PGEU #EMA #ittakesateam

🌍💊 #MedSafetyWeek 2025 is here!   This week, we join organisations around the world to promote the safe use of medicines and the importance of reporting suspected side effects.   📊 Research shows that around half of all side effects are preventable. Together, we can change that.   We remind all healthcare professionals to carefully consider the best treatment options before prescribing, and we call on citizens to report any suspected side effects.   Medication errors and preventable adverse drug reactions continue to contribute significantly to global illness and death. Every report makes a difference — it helps regulators worldwide monitor risks and keep medicines safe.   📢 Find out more about the EU system in place to keep medicines safe and protect the health of citizens: https://lnkd.in/e58Cd4fE