State Medicines Control Agency

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Government approves procedures for licensing stores wishing to sell medicine

The cabinet has approved a pharmacy licensing regulations amendment project proposed by the Ministry of Healthcare, which will allow retailers…

6 years ago
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Printing house blamed for morphine packaging mix-up in Lithuania

Incorrectly-packaged morphine appeared on the shelves of Lithuanian pharmacies last summer after a printing house mislabeled boxes, the Lithuanian State…

6 years ago
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Lithuanian regulator considers allowing over-the-counter Viagra

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

6 years ago
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Medications with impurities capable of causing cancer recalled in Lithuania

Blood pressure reducing medications containing valsartam, an active ingredient produced by China's Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals, are being recalled in Lithuania…

6 years ago