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Coronavirus: further extension of the measures taken by the FAMHP to avoid medicinal product shortages

On 1 April 2020, the FAMHP took steps regarding a range of medicinal products in order to avoid any shortage. These measures have now been extended by one month.

New ESVAC report: antibiotic use continues to decline in animal husbandry in Europe.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) published the tenth ESVAC report (European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption) about the sale of antibacterial agents for veterinary use in 2018. Further efforts remain necessary, in Belgium as well.

Influenza vaccine: the FAMHP carries out a survey among all pharmacies

The FAMHP continues to closely monitor the distribution of influenza vaccines and is currently conducting a survey among all pharmacies to determine to what extent the planned supply will be enough.

Coronavirus: Belgium agrees on procurement of Janssen's (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine candidate

The European Commission is holding negotiations on behalf of the Member States for procurement procedures for COVID-19 vaccines and is presenting contracts to the Member States. In Belgium, the Advisory Committee responsible for the analysis of the procurement files issued a positive recommendation for Janssen's (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine candidate. The Interministerial Conference (IMC) for Public Health has followed the advice. Belgium will buy the vaccine if a marketing authorisation is granted.

Influenza vaccine: one million doses are still expected and will be distributed to pharmacies between late October and early November

The FAMHP will continue to closely monitor their distribution. In order to provide patients, doctors and pharmacists with the best possible information, the FAMHP collected the most up-to-date information from the three authorisation holders concerned (Sanofi, Mylan, GSK) on the planned delivery dates to wholesaler-distributors. According to this, approximately one third of the planned vaccines must still be delivered.

Influenza vaccine: 10% of the stocks already distributed to the patients, two thirds still to be distributed to (hospital) pharmacies

The FAMHP makes a first assessment of the situation regarding the distribution of flu vaccines. More than half of the vaccines have yet to be placed on the market.

Coronavirus: EMA starts first rolling reviews of COVID-19 vaccines

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP), in which the FAMHP takes part, has started the first ‘rolling reviews’ of COVID-19 vaccines. The review concerns the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford and the vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer.

Influenza vaccine: People aged 50 years and over can get the vaccine in pharmacies without prescription

Because of COVID-19, it is even more important to vaccinate at-risk groups, including older people, as widely as possible against seasonal flu. All people aged 50 years and older can get the flu vaccine in pharmacies without a prescription issued by the doctor (general practitioner).

Coronavirus: further extension of the measures taken by the FAMHP to avoid medicinal product shortages

On 1 April 2020, the FAMHP took steps regarding a range of medicinal products in order to avoid any shortage. These measures have now been extended by one month.

Give your opinion on a genetically modified drug for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The FPS Public Health and FAMHP would like to invite you to take part in the public consultation on a clinical trial testing the genetically modified drug PF-06939926 for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The public consultation will run from 23 September 2020 to 23 October 2020.

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