European Medicines Agency
/ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈmɛdɪsɪnz ˈeɪdʒənsi/
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- (n.) The regulatory agency of the European Union responsible for the evaluation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use.
The European Medicines Agency approved the new vaccine after a thorough review process.
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- european medicines agency
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as EMA; critical in EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework and legislation compliance.
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