Icelandic Medicines Agency

Quality and safety of medicines and medical devices for patients and the general public

Adverse reactions

Report adverse reactions to IMA

All adverse reactions, or suspicion of an adverse reaction, which occur in Iceland should be reported to IMA.

IMA

Minimum service

Minimum service from 20 July till 3 August 2026

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

Minimum service from 20 July till 3 August

See below a list of services that are mostly affected

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.
2.874

Medicines on market

Medicines can be placed on the market after receiving a marketing authorization from the Icelandic Medicines Agency.
3.690

Number of packages in the price list

Number of packages that are currently on the market and available in Iceland

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