ANSM’s scope of action covers the different categories of medicines (proprietary, generic, biosimilar, herbal, homoeopathic medicines, etc.) available on the market for adults and the paediatric population.
In the development of a medicine, ANSM is involved from the clinical trial phase. It subsequently grants, on a national level, a marketing authorisation (MA) based on the assessment of the benefits and risks of the medicine, and continues to conduct surveillance of its safety of use. Finally, ANSM has control over the advertising for these health products aimed at the public and healthcare professionals.
In the pages below, you will find definitions and general information on the different types of medicines, apart from vaccines, which are covered in their own separate section.
In the development of a medicine, ANSM is involved from the clinical trial phase. It subsequently grants, on a national level, a marketing authorisation (MA) based on the assessment of the benefits and risks of the medicine, and continues to conduct surveillance of its safety of use. Finally, ANSM has control over the advertising for these health products aimed at the public and healthcare professionals.
In the pages below, you will find definitions and general information on the different types of medicines, apart from vaccines, which are covered in their own separate section.
