Online dispensing and home delivery of medicines is of critical importance for patients, especially for chronically ill and rural patients who face challenges such as distance and mobility issues, which have been shown to impact medication adherence and overall health. Currently, while eight EU Member States and three EEA countries benefit from online prescription services, 19 Member States still lack this option, limiting patient choice and convenience.
CPE is a member of the OnHOME alliance which aims to address these disparities advocating for the revision of the General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL) to patients to obtain their prescription medicines online and get them delivered at home by registered pharmacies across all Member States.
At Cancer Patients Europe our vision is to reduce the burden of cancer on patients and survivors, their carers, the healthcare system and society as a whole. We achieve this by giving patients voice in policies that drive prevention, high quality cancer care, treatment and survivorship in Europe.
Our policy work includes anticipating, providing advice and contributing to the formulation of relevant legislative proposals taking place at the European level. Our activities on policy include the publication of Calls to Action, position papers, input on consultations by the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency and direct engagement with policymakers.
Learn more about our policy work as we continue to push for a brighter future for the cancer community.