The EU's medicine agency (EMA) is launching the European Shortages Monitoring Platform (ESMP) to improve the reporting and management of medicine shortages. The platform aims to centralize data collection and enhance collaboration among stakeholders to address drug availability issues more effectively. Set to be fully operational by February 2025, the ESMP will provide real-time data and require mandatory compliance from the industry. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)