The Norwegian Medicines Agency (''Statens legemiddelverk'', ''Legemiddelverket'') is the national, regulatory authority for new and existing

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. The Agency is responsible for supervising the production,

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of medicines. It approves medicines and monitors their use, and ensures cost-efficient, effective and well-documented use of medicines. The inspectorate also supervises the supply-chain and regulates prices and trade conditions for pharmacies.

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The Norwegian Medicines Agency
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