About us

Medartuum- parallel distribution

Medartuum is a leading company in the Swedish market for parallel distribution of pharmaceuticals. Medartuum holds about 300 items in its assortment. Nineteen people work at the headquarters in Gothenburg.

The same strict control of medicinal products

The same strict control of medicinal products

Medartuum does not manufacture any of its own pharmaceuticals but instead adapts the packaging of medicines and the patient information leaflets for the Swedish market. A requirement for introducing products to the Swedish market is a marketing license for every product and every country of origin. A license that is granted by the national pharmaceutical regulatory authority LV (Läkemedelsverket) in Sweden, or by the EMA (European Medicines Agency).

 

Medartuum is connected to the swedish pharmaceutical insurance association (LFF)

Medartuum is connected to the swedish pharmaceutical insurance association (LFF)

The Pharmaceutical Insurance is based on a voluntary agreement between the pharmaceutical companies in Sweden and it is a safety for patients who have been harmed in some way by their pharmaceuticals. There are various ways to seek compensation if you suffer any injuries but the Pharmaceutical Insurance is the most favourable. This is because it does not require any court intervention and compensates for the damages, regardless of how the damage was caused or if the product used have had a known safety risk. If you would like to check if a manufacturer is connected to the Pharmaceutical Insurance, please visit:  Läkemedelsförsäkringen

Medartuum Medical AB

Medartuum has had generic medicines in its product portfolio since 1999 and has since 2003 had a strategic contract with Medochemie Ltd. concerning a comprehensive production and marketing cooperation in the Nordic countries. Through Medartuum Medical, generic products are gradually being introduced to the Scandinavian market, with Sweden as the platform. Due to a competitive supply network, Medartuum Medical is able to focus on offering generic medicines for different areas of medicine.

Authorities and organizations

Läkemedelsförsäkringen

The Swedish Pharmaceuticals Insurance Association

Läkemedelshandlarna

The association that collect parallel distributors in Sweden.

Läkemedelsverket

The regulatory body for Pharmaceuticals in Sweden. Information on new approvals, statutes effecting medicines and Product resumés etc.

Tandvårds -och läkemedelsförmånsverket

The Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency, TLV, is a central government agency whose remit is to determine whether a pharmaceutical product or dental care procedure shall be subsidized by the state.

European Medicines Agency

The European Medicines Agency is a decentralised agency of the European Union, located in London. The Agency is responsible for the scientific evaluation of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the European Union.

European Association of Euro-Pharmaceutical Companies

EAEPC represents Europe's licensed parallel distribution industry, an integral part of the European pharmaceutical market that adds value to society by introducing price competition and a supplementary layer of product safety.

Our customers

Apoteket
Apotek
Apoteksgruppen
Kronans Apotek
Lloyds Apotek