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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 34 MIN

Shortages of medicines: a balancing act

from Inside EMA · host European Medicines Agency

Medicine shortages are a growing challenge in today’s complex global supply chain. In this episode of Inside EMA, Monica Dias, EMA’s Head of Supply and Availability of Medicines and Medical Devices, joins communications officers Alessandro Faia and Giulia Gabrielli to explain how the Agency works, together with national authorities, to prevent and manage shortages across the EU.They also discuss the communication campaign Fighting medicine shortages: it takes a team and why public awareness and strong collaboration with stakeholders are essential.

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