The EMA at 20: Independence and transparency are the key to fulfilling the EMA's public health commitments
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The EMA is ahead of the curve in addressing the concerns of patients, consumers and health professionals, but when it comes to independence, transparency and stimulating innovation, the agency still has a long way to go, say Tim Reed and Ancel.la Santos Quintano of Health Action International.
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