Impact on Life Sciences & Healthcare Sector
We are covering COVID-19 related regulatory and other developments affecting life sciences & healthcare sector.
Estonia
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Important legal developments in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector in the Baltics
The world has changed dramatically since our last newsletter. Sorainen Life Sciences and Healthcare sector group is actively contributing to supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to clients affected by the situation, as are all our sector groups. At the same time, we need to continue providing legal advice on everyday matters and making our contribution […]
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Update on COVID-19 vaccine, its accessibility and the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe
In this newsflash, you will find our overview of the COVID-19 vaccine development, accessibility and legal aspects, as well as an update on the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe and other relevant news. Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team is at your disposal should you need any advice on issues you are facing. COVID-19 […]
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Remote health consulting services and data analysis in clinical decision-making in Estonia need legal bases
Remote doctor’s appointments and consulting services allowed but unregulated The Estonian Health Insurance Fund (the HIF) enabled remote consulting services during the state of emergency. At the moment, however, remote appointments are not regulated by legal acts. The HIF hopes to add remote appointments to the list of health care services no later than by […]
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Estonia: COVID-specific news for Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team has prepared a summary of measures adopted up to April 14 2020 in Estonia specifically targeted at Life Sciences companies. A draft law is currently pending in the Estonian parliament which foresees many changes to the law due to the Covid-19 crisis. Among others, the Medicinal Products Act is […]
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EU court: VAT exemption applies to health services provided by phone
In March, the EU Court of Justice ruled that VAT exemption applies to health services provided by phone (case C 48/19). X is a private limited company incorporated under German law. In February 2014, the company provided advice over the phone on behalf of its health insurance fund regarding health issues, and implemented support programmes […]
Latvia
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Important legal developments in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector in the Baltics
The world has changed dramatically since our last newsletter. Sorainen Life Sciences and Healthcare sector group is actively contributing to supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to clients affected by the situation, as are all our sector groups. At the same time, we need to continue providing legal advice on everyday matters and making our contribution […]
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Update on COVID-19 vaccine, its accessibility and the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe
In this newsflash, you will find our overview of the COVID-19 vaccine development, accessibility and legal aspects, as well as an update on the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe and other relevant news. Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team is at your disposal should you need any advice on issues you are facing. COVID-19 […]
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Remote health services in Latvia: room for more services and opening e-pharmacies to prescription medicines
Need ‒ and room ‒ for more than “DoctorOnline” and “Telemedica” While the main challenge to the healthcare system has recently been COVID-19, this does not mean that other healthcare challenges have ceased to exist in our society. Stay-at-home orders have raised the issue of remote medical check-ups and consultations. This has led to more […]
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Latvia: COVID-specific news for Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team has prepared a summary of measures adopted up to April 14 2020 in Latvia specifically targeted at Life Sciences companies. The government has issued an order limiting export of pharmaceuticals necessary for treatment of Covid-19. The State Medicines Agency will publish a list of pharmaceuticals on its website based […]
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EU court: VAT exemption applies to health services provided by phone
In March, the EU Court of Justice ruled that VAT exemption applies to health services provided by phone (case C 48/19). X is a private limited company incorporated under German law. In February 2014, the company provided advice over the phone on behalf of its health insurance fund regarding health issues, and implemented support programmes […]
Lithuania
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Important legal developments in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector in the Baltics
The world has changed dramatically since our last newsletter. Sorainen Life Sciences and Healthcare sector group is actively contributing to supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to clients affected by the situation, as are all our sector groups. At the same time, we need to continue providing legal advice on everyday matters and making our contribution […]
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Update on COVID-19 vaccine, its accessibility and the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe
In this newsflash, you will find our overview of the COVID-19 vaccine development, accessibility and legal aspects, as well as an update on the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe and other relevant news. Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team is at your disposal should you need any advice on issues you are facing. COVID-19 […]
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Remote health services in Lithuania: quick measures needed
Measures needed to make e-healthcare run smoothly in Lithuania During the COVID-19 crisis, increased demand for remote health care services in Lithuania has been clearly visible. It is in the interest of both patients and healthcare providers that such services can be provided after the quarantine; however, this requires changes to the existing legal framework. […]
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Lithuania: COVID-specific news for Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team has prepared a summary of measures adopted up to April 14 2020 in Lithuania specifically targeted at Life Sciences companies. Wholesale distributors of medicinal products must regularly report on available stocks of unsold medicinal products. Due to the state of emergency in the country in relation to COVID-19, wholesale […]
Belarus
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Update on COVID-19 vaccine, its accessibility and the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe
In this newsflash, you will find our overview of the COVID-19 vaccine development, accessibility and legal aspects, as well as an update on the new pharmaceutical strategy for Europe and other relevant news. Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team is at your disposal should you need any advice on issues you are facing. COVID-19 […]
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Electronic prescriptions system gradually developing in Belarus
Belarus in need of clear telemedicine regulations Currently there is no detailed regulation of telemedicine in Belarus. We are expecting an updated Law on Healthcare, which would address the situation. The key regulatory document providing main areas of the e-health system development is the “Concept of e-health development until 2022”, approved by Order of the […]
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Belarus: COVID-specific news for Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team has prepared a summary of measures adopted up to April 14 2020 in Belarus specifically targeted at Life Sciences companies. The government has banned export of some medical goods until at least 1 June: respirators, chemical protection suits, bandages, cotton wool, gauze, medical gloves and masks, etc. The Ministry of […]
