Abstract : Aim: To report a case where application of the French regulation on drug imports impeached in France the use of a French registered drug. Case-report: The authors were not allowed by the French Drug Agency (AFSSaPS) to use a French registered drug which was no more available in France but in Sweden. Discussion: The authors emphasize on inconsistencies of the regulations on drug imports and on its application by the French Drug Agency. Conclusion: Clarification of European regulations regarding drug circulation within Europe is waited.
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Bruno Edouard, François Parquin, Elie Fadel. Inconsistencies in the application of regulations about drug imports: a case report.. Journal of Public Health, Springer Verlag, 2008, 16 (5), pp.375-376. ⟨10.1007/s10389-007-0175-4⟩. ⟨inserm-00312987⟩