{"id":10466,"date":"2025-04-03T16:09:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehma.org\/?p=10466"},"modified":"2025-04-04T08:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T07:41:47","slug":"strengthening-medicine-supply-resilience-through-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehma.org\/strengthening-medicine-supply-resilience-through-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Medicine Supply Resilience Through Digital Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earlier this month, the European Health Management Association (EHMA) represented both our organisation and the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onhomealliance.pharmacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Order and Home Delivery of Medicines Alliance<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> (OnHOME)<\/strong> at a key at the event<strong> \u2018Equitable Access to Medicines Across Europe: The Role of Digital Solutions\u2019<\/strong> hosted by <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">MEP Kristian Vigenin (S&amp;D, Bulgaria) at the European Parliament<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At this event, <strong>Alexis Strader, EHMA\u2019s Director of Policy and Research<\/strong>, joined a panel of experts to discuss the role of digital solutions in addressing medicine shortages and strengthening healthcare resilience. The panel, moderated by<strong> Petra Wilson<\/strong>, featured perspectives from<strong> Zlatimira Dobreva<\/strong> (Counsellor for Health, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria to the EU),<strong> Martino Canonico<\/strong> (Head of Brussels Office, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaep.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Association of E-Pharmacies &#8211; EAEP<\/a>), <strong>Baiba Ziemele<\/strong> (Chairwoman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eu-patient.eu\/Members\/The-EPF-Members\/Associate-Member\/lpot\/#:~:text=The%20goal%20of%20the%20Latvian,system%2C%20ensuring%20information%20circulation%20and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latvian Network of Patient Organizations &#8211; LPOT<\/a>), and <strong>Josephine Mosset<\/strong> (Policy Officer, <a href=\"https:\/\/cancerpatientseurope.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cancer Patients Europe &#8211; CPE<\/a>).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexis stated that <strong>medicine shortages are no longer isolated incidents; they have become a systemic challenge across Europe, threatening treatment continuity, patient safety, and the sustainability of health systems.<\/strong> Tackling this issue requires innovative solutions, enhanced collaboration, and digital transformation. Alexis discussed that the European Shortages Monitoring Platform (ESMP) plays an essential role in tracking critical medicines, more detailed, real-time data is needed. Additionally, she used the example of retail pharmacies because they are not always digitally connected to national or European monitoring systems, which limits the ability to fully assess medicine availability across all healthcare settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10476 alignright\" src=\"\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"537\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-688x516.jpg 688w, https:\/\/ehma.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/OnHOME-Alliance-175x131.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Challenges in Digital Transformation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EHMA recognises that despite the clear benefits of digitalisation, several barriers remain. Alexis identified three major challenges that need to be addressed:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investment and funding constraints<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Many healthcare institutions, including hospitals and pharmacies, struggle to secure the financial resources needed to implement and maintain digital inventory management systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outdated infrastructure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 A significant number of hospitals and pharmacies still rely on manual inventory systems, leading to inefficiencies and delays in responding to medicine shortages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resistance to change<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Successful digital transformation requires more than technology; it necessitates behavioural and cultural shifts. Many healthcare professionals need targeted training to effectively use digital tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EHMA believes that overcoming these barriers requires strong political will, strategic investments, and capacity-building efforts across the healthcare sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Role of Hospitals in Strengthening Medicine Supply Resilience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hospitals play a critical role in monitoring medicine supply, yet only 66% of hospitals in the EU have pharmacy information systems, and 75% still rely on manual inventory management. This lack of real-time stock monitoring leads to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inefficiencies and delays in responding to shortages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Costly emergency procurement due to lack of foresight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased waste, as expired medicines are harder to track manually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EHMA strongly support the integration of automated, real-time inventory management systems in hospitals, which would enhance visibility, improve stock allocation, and enable proactive responses to supply chain disruptions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EHMA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s Policy Recommendations and Calls to Actions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To effectively address medicine shortages and improve digital readiness, EHMA calls on EU policymakers to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embed digitalisation in upcoming legislation to improve medicine supply chain resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) prioritises automation in hospital stock management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allocate EU funding (such as EU4Health and Digital Europe) to support the digitalisation of medication management pathways in hospitals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop national interoperable IT systems to enable real-time data exchange across the European Shortages Monitoring Platform (ESMP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanding Digitalisation to Retail Pharmacies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond hospitals, retail pharmacies must be better integrated into national and EU monitoring systems. While some hospital pharmacists are already connected to the ESMP, many retail pharmacists remain outside these digital networks. EHMA identifies several key challenges to integrating retail pharmacies into digital tracking systems, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Funding limitations<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Many small pharmacies lack the resources to invest in digital infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gaps in IT systems<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Many still rely on manual processes that limit their ability to share real-time data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Workforce adaptation challenges<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Staff training and digital literacy initiatives are needed to encourage adoption of new technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We believe that addressing these gaps will create a more comprehensive, resilient medicine supply system that serves the needs of both healthcare providers and patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Health Data Space (EHDS) <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A Transformative Opportunity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking ahead, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) presents a significant opportunity for enhancing medicine management and healthcare delivery across Europe. EHMA supports the EHDS as a means to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enable cross-border access to medication, ensuring continuity of care for patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve patient safety by reducing medication errors through access to a comprehensive medication history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide real-time stock visibility, allowing policymakers, industry, and healthcare professionals to proactively manage medicine shortages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For health managers, policymakers, industry, and researchers, the EHDS offers a powerful tool for data-driven decision-making, supply chain resilience, and innovation in healthcare. EHMA will continue to advocate for its effective implementation to ensure equitable access to medicines across Europe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EHMA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s Commitment to Strengthening Healthcare Resilience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Alexis highlighted during the event, closer collaboration between policymakers, healthcare providers, industry stakeholders, and hospitals is essential to driving sustainable, patient-centred healthcare solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EHMA will continue to engage with policymakers and stakeholders to advance digital transformation in medicine management, ensuring affordable, accessible, and sustainable healthcare for all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this month, the European Health Management Association (EHMA) represented both our organisation and the Online Order and Home Delivery of Medicines Alliance (OnHOME) at a key at the event \u2018Equitable Access to Medicines Across Europe: The Role of Digital Solutions\u2019 hosted by MEP Kristian Vigenin (S&#038;D, Bulgaria) at the European Parliament.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10484,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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