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2 Feb 23
The CJEU rules on the legality of a national law prohibiting medicinal product advertising to the general public that uses price to induce consumers to purchase
In the recent judgment of December 22, 2022 in Case C-530/20, the CJEU ruled that European law and in particular Directive 2001/83/EC are compatible with a national law that prohibits advertising even unidentified medicinal products if the advertising message encourages the purchase of the products by leveraging pricing, promotional offers, discounts, and combined sales with other products, medicinal or otherwise (including at discounted prices).
15 Sep 21
European Court of Justice focuses on the requirements for the cross-border online sale of non-prescription medicines
On July 8, 2021, the European Court of Justice ruled on the interpretation of Directive 2001/83/EC in case C-178/20.
15 Apr 21
Pay-for-delay: The Court of Justice clarifies the scope of “by object” restrictions and “potential competition” in patent settlement cases
On March 25, 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on appeal in the Lundbeck case, confirming the previous judgement of the General Court that upheld the decision of the European Commission on pharmaceutical “pay-for-delay” agreements.
1 Dec 20
Botanical health claims: Clarification from the Court of Justice of the European Union
On September 10, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on health claims referencing the effects of plant or herbal substances, commonly known as botanical substances (“Botanicals”), in case C-363/19.
1 Dec 20
Court of Justice of the European Union on cannabidiol: CBD is not a narcotic drug and marketing prohibitions must be appropriate to and strictly necessary for protecting public health
On November 19, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on cannabidiol (“CBD”) in case C-663/18.
13 Oct 20
Ecommerce of medicines: the European Court of Justice states the applicability of certain restrictions imposed by a Member State destination of ecommerce upon a provider established in another Member State
On October 1, 2020, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) issued a very interesting judgment in a case between a company incorporated under Netherlands law that operates both a dispensing pharmacy established in the Netherlands and a website specifically targeting French customers and associations representing the professional interests of pharmacists in France.
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October 6, 2023
CBD products: the Administrative Court suspended until October 24 the recent Decree of the Italian Ministry of Health listing cannabidiol for oral use among narcotic drugs, due to the lack o...
October 4, 2023
The Guidelines for regulating contractual relations between universities and research institutes and private sponsors were adopted by the relevant Italian Ministries following the amendment ...
September 21, 2023
CBS products: from September 20th, compositions for oral administration of cannabidiol obtained from Cannabis sativa extracts shall be considered as narcotic drugs in Italy, as they have bee...
July 27, 2023
Payback on medical devices: Italian government announces extension of payment deadline to October 30, 2023
July 21, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the Italian Ministry of Health published new guidelines on health advertising of self-medication drugs (OTC) and non-prescription drugs (SOP), including advertising on new ...
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