Norwegian Pharmacy Association
Apotekforeningen (the Norwegian Pharmacy Association) is the trade organisation for pharmacies in Norway and their owners. According to the association’s rules, the Norwegian Pharmacy Association shall primarily work to secure the best possible and predictable framework terms for the pharmacies.
In addition the Norwegian Pharmacy Association shall work to promote the pharmacies a clear and valuable position within the health care system, the pharmacy profession and towards consumers.
Facts and Figures 2009
A new issue of the publication Facts and Figures - Pharmacies and Pharmaceuticals in Norway 2009 - is now available from The Norwegian Pharmacy Association (Apotekforeningen). This publication is a brief presentation of Norwegian pharmacies and their trade organisation Apotekforeningen (The Norwegian Pharmacy Association).-
Pharmacist prescribing of Tamiflu and Relenza in Norway
On Tuesday the 3rd of November, the Norwegian ministry of health (HOD) decided making the Influenza A (H1N1) medicines Tamiflu and Relenza more easily available to the public. At this time there was a severe increase in Influenza A infections. The physicians reported heavy workload, having many flu patients visiting their offices and at this time the mass vaccination with Pandemrix had just started.
Published: 27-11-2009 -
The medicines market in Norway - prices and regulations
This brochure provides a brief description of how medicine prices are regulated and the development of turnover and prices on medicines in Norway.
Published: 19-08-2008 -
Facts and Figures 2008
A new issue of the publication Facts and Figures - Pharmacies and Pharmaceuticals in Norway 2008 - is now available from The Norwegian Pharmacy Association (Apotekforeningen).
Published: 07-07-2008 -
Report on pharmaceutical prices
Published: 24-06-2008 -
Medicines are extremely cheap in Norway
Report to the Minister of Health with clear conclusion
Published: 06-06-2008 -
Facts and Figures 2007
The Norwegian Pharmacy Association - Apotekforeningen - has updated its publication Facts and Figures - pharmacies and pharmaceuticals in Norway.
Published: 28-08-2007 -
Facts and Figures 2006
The Norwegian Pharmacy Association (Apotekforeningen) has published an updated version of its publication Facts and Figures - Pharmacies and Pharmaceuticals in Norway.
Published: 06-04-2006