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making the essential building blocks for today’s pharmaceuticals

two-thirds of fine chemicals are used as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) or excipients in medicines.

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european fine chemicals manufacturers.

The role of intermediates in the manufacturing of APIs

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19 Nov 2025 - publication

Call for Action - Critical Medicines Act

Europe faces a pivotal moment in its ability to provide essential medicines to its citizens. The Critical Medicines Act (CMA) was designed as a transformative policy to address recurring shortages and...

12 Mar 2025 - publication

EFCG press statement on the Critical Medicines Act

EFCG welcomes the publication of the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) and calls for further action. The CMA promised to be a game-changer in addressing severe recurrent shortages of critical medicines, r...