Dutch Minister Agema Allows Temporary Import of Scarce Medicines from Abroad Amid Shortages
Dutch Health Minister Ernst Agema announced that pharmacists can temporarily import scarce medicines from abroad following a recent ruling by the Council of State. While the ruling initially limited this practice, Agema aims to prevent potential medication shortages for thousands of patients, particularly those dependent on essential drugs like salbutamol for asthma. She is also working on legislative measures for a long-term solution to medicine shortages in the Netherlands.