Spain: Draf of New Drug Distribution Regulation ignite discussion amongst stakeholders

The Spanish Ministry of Health has unveiled a draft regarding a prospective royal decree which could force pharmaceutical companies to distribute drugs to all wholesaler companies, ending the freedom they already have to decide how they carry out their marketing operations.

In the general meeting of Fedifar, the Spanish wholesalers’ Association, the government unveiled a draft aimed to set out a new regulation of drug distribution. The most controversial point is the obligation for pharma companies to distribute drugs to all wholesaler companies, in a measure attempting to guarantee availability and access to drugs in pharmacies. Fedifar has applauded the draft, but Farmaindustria has raised concerns, including likely legal actions. The draft must be discussed before being sent to Parliament.

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