The Norwegian Pharmacy Association aims to further develop pharmacy policy so that pharmacies can offer more and better healthcare services. The services should primarily be directed towards medicine users, improving individual health while also increasing the societal value of pharmacies.
To be able to offer high-quality services, pharmacies depend on predictable framework conditions, a sustainable economy, and access to qualified personnel. We will also aim to find effective solutions to medicine shortages and facilitate digitalisation.
1063 pharmacies
in Norway today. Approx. 5.6 million people live in Norway. On average, there are 5,275 inhabitants per pharmacy.
Our history
The association was founded in 1881 to protect the interests of pharmacies, and to deal with the authorities and other industries on behalf of the members.
Today, the Norwegian Pharmacy Association focus on the professional development of pharmacies, the legislative and economic framework set by the Government, and the development of technology and e-health services. All Norwegian pharmacies are members of the association.
We perform carry out tasks and functions on behalf of the pharmacy sector. These cannot be within areas defined by the members as competitive arenas. We also run Farmalogg AS (the Norwegian Article Number Registry - VareWeb), and Serviceproduksjon AS.
Our employees and the board
The Norwegian Pharmacy Association including the organization AS Apotekernes Hus has 37 employees. The association’s employees are skilled in pharmacy, economy, IT and PR.
CEO Per T. Lund and his team consisting of Director of industry policy, Director of e-health, Director of professional affairs and Head of communications. You wil find contact information to the management team here.
The board consists of representatives from independent pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and the pharmacy chains Apotek 1, Boots apotek and Vitus apotek.