Ravimilahused

Ravimilahused is an Estonian term that translates to "medicinal products" or "pharmaceuticals." It encompasses a broad category of substances or preparations intended for use in diagnosing, preventing, treating, or alleviating disease or its symptoms in humans or animals. This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vaccines, and other therapeutic agents.

The regulation and availability of ravimilahused in Estonia are overseen by various authorities, primarily the Estonian Agency of Medicines (Ravimiamet). This agency is responsible for authorizing the marketing of medicines, monitoring their quality, safety, and efficacy, and ensuring that pharmacies and pharmaceutical wholesalers operate in accordance with regulations.

The term ravimilahused can refer to both the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that provide the therapeutic effect and the finished dosage forms, such as tablets, capsules, injections, or creams, that are administered to patients. Access to certain ravimilahused is restricted to prescription by a qualified healthcare professional, while others are available directly from pharmacies without a prescription. The classification and dispensing of these products are strictly regulated to ensure public health and safety.