Läkemedelsverket

Läkemedelsverket, also known as the Swedish Medical Products Agency, is a government agency in Sweden responsible for the regulation and oversight of pharmaceuticals and other medical products. Its primary mission is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicinal products available on the Swedish market, as well as to promote public health.

The agency's work encompasses a wide range of activities, including the authorization of new drugs, supervision of pharmaceutical companies, monitoring of adverse drug reactions, and the regulation of medical devices. Läkemedelsverket also plays a crucial role in providing information to healthcare professionals and the public regarding medicinal products and their safe use. It is involved in international cooperation with other regulatory authorities to harmonize standards and ensure a high level of public health protection across borders. The agency operates under the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and is funded through fees from the pharmaceutical industry and government appropriations. Its decisions and actions are guided by Swedish and EU legislation concerning medicinal products.