Icelandic Medicines Agency

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

Development

Scientific Advice

The Icelandic Medicines Agency (IMA) provides scientific advice concerning the development of medicinal products.

Marketing Authorisations

RMS request

The IMA acts as Reference Member State in DC-procedures

News

Pilot project on e-PILs – trial period has been extended

The pilot project started in March 2021 and will last until the end of February 2025. The project is managed by the Ministry of Health

New Tariffs for fees collected by the IMA

New Tarriffs have been issued for 2024

Opening hours during holidays 2023

Holiday greetings from the staff at IMA

Letters regarding marketing authorisations

Amendments are being made to how letters regarding marketing authorisations and variations will be confirmed by the agency

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.
2.928

Medicines on market

Medicines can be placed on the market after receiving a marketing authorization from the Icelandic Medicines Agency.
3.651

Number of packages in the price list

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