Working definitions to support clearer, more consistent discussion of medicines security, reserves and continuity of supply.
Policy and operational discussions often use the same words to mean different things. That makes it harder to compare approaches, understand obligations and assess consequences across the value chain. The PACS Glossary establishes a shared starting point.
The Glossary contains fifteen working definitions, cross-referenced against relevant European legislative texts. Each entry records whether a term has a legal definition, an established operational meaning or requires a proposed working definition for whole-chain discussion.
The Glossary is intended for policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, pharmacies, researchers, patient organisations and others working on medicines security and continuity of supply.
