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Oct 25
Italian Competition Authority conditionally clears a merger between two pharmaceutical distribution companies
On July 29, 2025, the Italian Competition Authority issued a decision imposing conditions to a merger between ‘La Farmacia dei Farmacisti S.p.A’ and ‘Cooperativa Esercenti Farmacia S.c.a.r.l’, resulting in the creation of QFarma Srl, Italy's largest pharmaceutical distribution group.
15
Oct 25
Biotech medicines and advanced therapies: Regulatory challenges in a complex sector
The biotechnology sector is currently one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving industries worldwide, with applications spanning agriculture, industry, and medicine.
15
Oct 25
Service pharmacy: The new resolution of the Lazio region broadens the horizons of telemedicine in pharmacy
On June19, 2025, the regional government of Lazio approved the Resolution n. 150/2025 for the activation of telemedicine services provided at the expense of the National Health Service by local pharmacies participating in the project to all citizens of the region.
28
May 25
Deblistering: current regulatory framework in light of the new opinion issued by the Council of State
In recent years, the practice of deblistering has generated significant debate, largely due to the absence of a uniform national regulatory framework.
28
May 25
The new tariffs regime and the new Federal Orders by the US Trump administration: first initial thoughts on certain legal and operational impacts for EU pharmaceutical business
President Trump has announced specific tariffs on pharmaceutical products within next weeks.
28
May 25
Do users’ data processed by ecommerce operators qualify as health data? ECJ says yes
Health sector operators who sell their products, as well as third-party companies offering such intermediation services, process personal data provided by users during the ordering and purchasing phase.
