Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices has said a no-deal Brexit would not result in medicine shortages, following analysis by the country's main drug industry associations. The drugs association (BfH) warned that if Britain leaves without an agreement on future trade relations, it could be forced to import medicines from other EU countries. Between 60% and 70% of the 4,000 medicines in the Irish market come through or from the UK.
Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices has said a no-deal Brexit would not result in medicine shortages, following analysis by the country's main drug industry associations. Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has prepared a list of 24 drugs whose supply could be at risk from a disorderly exit from the EU. Between 60% and 70% of the 4,000 medicines in the Irish market come through or from the UK.