Talk Global Insights track
S0413 - Global Approaches to Drug Shortages
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 · 10:30–11:40 AM CET San Francisco Room, Congress Center Basel
About this session
Drug shortages are a critical issue affecting healthcare systems worldwide, posing significant challenges to patient care and public health. This session will convene global regulators and other key stakeholders to discuss comprehensive strategies for addressing drug shortages. We will explore the root causes, share successful examples from the EU and other regions, and identify collaborative approaches to prevent and mitigate shortages by fostering international cooperation.
Programme:
- Panel Discussion — Anthony Lostracco, Deborah Hay, Monica Dias, Karl Broich
- 2. Introduction of Drug Shortages Global Regulatory WG — Monica Dias
- 4. Sharing of best practices to address shortages — Anthony Lostracco
- 5. How international collaboration assisted in the management of first line antibiotic shortages in Australia — Deborah Hay
- 1. Setting the Scene — Monica Dias
- 3. National and EU level coordination to prevent and mitigate shortages — Karl Broich
Speakers
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Head of Supply and Availability of Medicines and Devices · European Medicines Agency
Chair
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Assistant Director for the Medicine Shortages Section · Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Speaker
