Medicine shortages remain a major health issue for patients. They are the result of multiple causes, and therefore have no simple solution: they require strategic management and coordination across the medicines supply chain.

As one of Europe’s largest full service pharmaceutical distributors, McKesson Europe is responsible for the timely and secure supply of medicines. We do so under strict regulatory conditions, so that millions of patients may receive their medicines reliably every day.

OTC medicines play a vital role in general population healthcare, providing important benefits for patients, healthcare systems and economies. However, medicines are not ordinary commercial goods, and there are potential accompanying risks to the patient, whether through unforeseen...

Celesio believes that pharmacists are ideally placed to make significant cost savings and outcomes improvements to support public healthcare budgets. One area where immediate savings are possible is pharmacist-led generic substitution.

Celesio believes that pharmaceutical distributors are a vital link in Europe’s medicines supply chain. They provide enormous value for patients by delivering a huge range of medicines within short time frames and across wide geographical areas. They also provide hidden value for healthcare...