Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
Vnr
English translation:
Nordic Article Number
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Alison Waddington
Nov 13, 2023 13:03
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Norwegian term
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Vnr
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Norwegian prescription medication abbrev.
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.
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.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +2 | Nordic Article Number |
eodd
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References
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liz askew
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Nordic Article Number
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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Note from asker:
| Thank you so much for providing such a full response. I'd no idea about this! |
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Comment: "Thanks, Eodd! :)"
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Reference:
possibly useful
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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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.
Note from asker:
| Thank you for providing this reference, very interesting! |
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