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flag Ireland to cut drug approval time by 514 days, speeding access to 32 new medicines in 2026.

flag Ireland is set to approve a four-year medicines agreement that will cut the average approval time for new drugs from 617 to 180 days, meeting a legal requirement. flag The deal, involving the government, pharmaceutical companies, and generic manufacturers, aims to reduce delays, especially for cancer treatments, by 514 days. flag It is expected to bring about 32 new medicines to patients in 2026, including those for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. flag The Irish Patients Association welcomed the move as a step toward ending disparities in access between private and public patients. flag Regular public reporting on drug access and waiting times will be required to ensure accountability and verify improvements.

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