Icelandic Medicines Agency
Quality and safety of medicines and medical devices for patients and the general public
News
Transition of the Icelandic Medicines Agency's Website in Full Swing
The Icelandic Medicines Agency's website content is being transferred to island.is. The transition is expected to be largely completed by October 1st, with the website ima.is remaining accessible until the end of the year. No action is required from users
A new tariff for fees has come into effect
The tariff applies to marketing authorisations, annual fees and other charges related to medicinal products, collected by IMA
Nordic Pilot Project simplifies language requirements
The pilot project on English-language labeling for certain hospital medicines has now been expanded and improved. The aim is to enhance access to rarely used medicines that can be critical in specific situations.
Adverse reactions are harmful and unintended or undesirable effects of the drug. Anyone can report a side effect of a medicine to the Icelandic Medicines Agency!
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Pharmacies
The Icelandic Medicines Control Agency supervises all pharmacies and pharmacies as well as their branches.
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Medicines on market
Medicines can be placed on the market after receiving a marketing authorization from the Icelandic Medicines Agency.
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Number of packages in the price list
Number of packages that are currently on the market and available in Iceland