The creation of the European dimension in the health service started immediately after on the formation of the EEC. In total, a substantial number of 233 Single European Market interventions with at least potential effects on the health systems of the Member States could be identified. About two thirds originate from Community policy and one third from the European Court of Justice. These interventions are usually based on highly effective instruments, particularly directives and requests for preliminary rulings. The regulation density is particularly high as regards the free movement of persons and goods, especially in the area of Pharmaceuticals. On the whole, the supply side is affected by more interventions than the demand side.
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