EU approves €400 million German aid for Sanofi insulin supply
The European Commission approved, under EU state aid rules, a €400 million German measure compensating Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH to provide a service of general economic interest for human insulin and insulin analogues. Under the entrustment, Sanofi must build a new factory at Frankfurt-Höchst by 31 December 2032, ensure annual production of at least 1.1 tonnes until 31 December 2042, stockpile 1 tonne of insulin active pharmaceutical ingredients until that date, and prioritise EEA markets in shortages. The commission found the SGEI genuine, the compensation limited to net costs, and the arrangement compliant with procurement and recovery rules.
Germany will fund Sanofi to secure insulin production and stockpiles
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Insulin supply has faced more frequent shortages after some production shifted to GLP-1-RA products. The commission revised SGEI rules in 2025 and proposed the Critical Medicines Act to boost supply. This aid could keep EEA production and…
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