State Medicines Control Agency Archives

Government approves procedures for licensing stores wishing to sell medicine

December 28, 2018 Media Briefing 0

The cabinet has approved a pharmacy licensing regulations amendment project proposed by the Ministry of Healthcare, which will allow retailers to sell certain medicines, rather than just pharmacies, starting from January 1, lrt.lt writes. […]

Printing house blamed for morphine packaging mix-up in Lithuania

October 24, 2018 BNS 0

Incorrectly-packaged morphine appeared on the shelves of Lithuanian pharmacies last summer after a printing house mislabeled boxes, the Lithuanian State Medicines Control Agency (VVKT) said on Tuesday. […]

Lithuanian regulator considers allowing over-the-counter Viagra

September 11, 2018 BNS 0

Following meetings with US pharmaceutical producers, the Lithuanian State Medicines Control Agency (VVKT) is considering allowing registering over-the-counter medicines for treating erectile dysfunction. […]

Medications with impurities capable of causing cancer recalled in Lithuania

July 10, 2018 BNS 0

Blood pressure reducing medications containing valsartam, an active ingredient produced by China’s Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals, are being recalled in Lithuania as they may contain impurities capable of causing cancer. […]

Bad news for Nemuno Aušra

March 27, 2026 0

After meeting for nearly four hours on Thursday evening, the Central Election Commission (CEC) ruled that the Nemuno Aušra party had grossly violated the law by renting cars from its own members and reimbursing them […]

Tarutis: Will the war in the Middle East affect the Lithuanian real estate market?

March 25, 2026 0

Over the past decade, the Lithuanian real estate buyer has evolved. We have become bolder and more global, with thousands of Lithuanians adding apartments on the coasts of Spain, in Cyprus or in Dubai skyscrapers […]

DefMin: if the coalition is unable to make decisions, the question arises as to what its purpose is

February 26, 2026 0

With the ruling coalition partner Nemuno Aušra not yet promising its support, Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas says there will be enough votes in the Seimas to decide on the establishment of the Kapčiamiestis […]

Lithuanian and Finnish Flags at 100 Years of Finnish Independence in Vilnius Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune

Former US general assesses scandalous simulation: Lithuania must follow Finland’s path

February 26, 2026 0

According to lrytas article, former Commander of US Land Forces in Europe Ben Hodges responded to a war game scenario published by German daily Die Welt, in which Russia launches a successful attack in the […]

Who will “digest” it, and whose fate may hang in the balance: expert predictions following STT searches

February 13, 2026 0

In a pre-trial investigation into possible corruption at the State Plant Service, Seimas members Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius have been summoned for questioning as special witnesses, according to Roberta Salynė, who states this in lrytas […]

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement — A Win-Win Deal

February 6, 2026 0

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union marks more than an economic breakthrough. It represents a strategic step forward at a time of global uncertainty, shifting trade patterns and […]