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Lesotho

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Africa

Contents

  1. 1. Regulatory Overview
  2. 2. Regulatory Pathways

Regulatory Overview

Lesotho is regulated by the Lesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (LMMDA). The country has 1 documented regulatory pathway for accessing unapproved or unlicensed medicines, covering named patient programs, compassionate use schemes, and special access arrangements.

Regulatory Authority

Lesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (LMMDA)

Regulatory Pathways (1)

Lesotho MOH Special Import Authorization 45 days

Lesotho Ministry of Health special import authorization for unregistered medicines for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions.

Application Form: MOH Lesotho Special Import Form
Legal Basis: Regulated
Eligibility: Serious or life-threatening condition with no locally registered alternative
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Lesotho
ISO CodeLS
RegionAfrica
Regulatory AuthorityLesotho Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (LMMDA)
Pathways1 documented
Drugs Available0 documented