Vnr

English translation: Nordic Article Number

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Norwegian term or phrase:Vnr
English translation:Nordic Article Number
Entered by: Alison Waddington

13:03 Nov 13, 2023
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Norwegian prescription medication abbrev.
Norwegian term or phrase: Vnr
Hei!

I have the above abbreviation in a prescription for glucosamine. It's clearly a number of some sort, but so far I can't find what. Can anyone shed any light?

Takk!
Alison.
Alison Waddington
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Nordic Article Number
Explanation:
The Nordic Article Number (Vnr) is an identification code for a specific article of medicine with marketing authorisation in the Nordic countries.
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Nordic Article Number


Explanation:
The Nordic Article Number (Vnr) is an identification code for a specific article of medicine with marketing authorisation in the Nordic countries.


    https://wiki.vnr.fi/?page_id=36
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Thanks, Eodd! :)
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Asker: Thank you so much for providing such a full response. I'd no idea about this!


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Reference information:
https://wiki.vnr.fi/?page_id=99

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Note added at 5 Min. (2023-11-13 13:08:51 GMT)
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This document presents an overview on the handling of Vnrs (Varenummer/article number) and information carried by the Vnr in Norway. Some supplementary information on issues addressed in the common Nordic regulatory framework is also presented, mainly concerning changes to a marketed Vnr.

This document is prepared and maintained by Farmalogg AS. The Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Norway (LMI) is the national contracting party concerning the NNC (Nordic Number Centre, located at Pharmaceutical Information Centre Ltd (PIC) Helsinki, Finland) and the Nordic regulatory framework.

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Asker: Thank you for providing this reference, very interesting!

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