ALGERIA

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ALGERIA

Algeria is named in long form as a The Algerian democratic and popular republic. Its capital is Algiers. The official language is Arabic.

Algeria is a member state of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA).

Medicines can only be imported into Algeria after registration.

Medicines market in Algeria:

The African market in general is a market with a high volume of imports, in Africa local production represents only 3% of global production, while the market is booming and demand is ever greater. Algeria has more than 200 production units covering nearly 70% of the country's generic needs. The remaining 30% are products that are fairly difficult to develop, innovative products.

In addition, the introduction of non-communicable diseases combined with the major pandemics that the continent is experiencing means that the demand for medicines has never been so strong.

Registration of medicines:

Algeria has its own national texts concerning the registration of medicines.

The registration file must be in CTD format and in French.

The authority governing the registration of medicines: National Agency for Pharmaceutical Products (ANPP): https://anpp.dz/

The registration of medications depends on the level of compliance of the file and requires 9 months to 18 months.

Registration of medical devices:

Algeria has its own national texts concerning the registration of medical devices. However, in practice a case-by-case assessment is necessary.

The authority governing the registration of medical devices: National Agency for Pharmaceutical Products (ANPP): https://anpp.dz/

AREMA offers you full assistance for the registration of your medicines and medical devices in Algeria.

We provide regulatory services from feasibility study, regulatory intelligence, preparation and translation of your dossier, the deposit, follow-up and registration of your various products until the establishment of a system of pharmacovigilance and post-marketing monitoring.

In order to initiate any collaboration or for any consultation you can contact us by email: