European Parliament 8 November 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-3196/02 by Ria Oomen-Ruijten (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Illegal parallel imports of cheaper pharmaceuticals from developing countries.

The Commission is also involved in increasing the level of coordination of policies and programmes amongst the Commission and Member States at the partner country level. This will probably lead to a stronger common Union position in sector dialogue and support. The Pan American Health Organisation has visited the Commission and expressed its interest in enhancing collaboration with the Union.