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The Italian government, trade unions, and various employers' associations have adopted a national protocol permitting employers to facilitate workplace vaccinations.

In its report on the liberalisation of professional services to Parliament and Government, the Italian Competition Authority (the "Authority") has reiterated the importance, as well as the need, to liberalise the distribution of over-the-counter ("OTC") medicines.

9 marzo 2020 l'Italia è zona rossa per l'emergenza Corona virus.

In recent months, the Ministry of Health has declared to have enforced the provisions governing the authorisation of the cultivation of narcotic substances.

The Monti Government passed a package of reforms aimed at boosting the economy by doing away with restrictive practices and enhancing competition through the liberalisation of certain sectors.

In recent times both public opinion as well as health care professionals flagged intense concern about the increasing trend among teenagers to undergo breast enhancing surgery for no other reason than that of surrendering to the psychological pressure deriving from role model stereotypes.

In Italy, access to medical documents and records, such as prescriptions, held by the Public Health Authority, the Azienda Sanitaria Locale (a local health agency) or other similar public bodies is subject to control limitations in connection with the laws concerning the right of privacy.

The Italian Data Protection Authority ("DPA") has issued guidelines on data protection rules applying to COVID-19 vaccinations at the workplace.

On 4 October 2019, IVASS announced the results of the last statistical survey on the coverage of healthcare liability risks for the period 2010-2018.

The Decree of the Ministry of Health of 1 October 2020, whereby compositions for oral administration of cannabidiol (CBD) have been included in Section B

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating distribution in the food and agricultural goods sectors. It initiated a survey of the distribution in these sectors at its meeting on 1 June 2005.

Italy's payback system for medical devices has been a source of significant upheaval in the sector, with both domestic and international companies closely monitoring developments.

According to the Valle d' Aosta, tourists who have ski slope accidents whilst abroad will now need to pay up to €200 if they require medical assistance.

An overview of the impact of the EU proposal for regulating medical devices in the field of active implantable devices.

On 1 January 2021, important transparency obligations provided for in the Code of Ethics of Confindustria Dispositivi Medici...

The EU Reg. 2016/425 - published in the OJ on 31 March 2016 - concerns personal protective equipment (PPE). The new Regulation applies from April 21, 2018 ...

On 12 May 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) adopted the new technical and procedural measures that website operators and video-sharing platforms...