BfArM

German: Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte.

Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. Higher federal authority responsible for the authorisation of medicinal products.

BfArM authorisation

Authorisation of medicinal products by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) after intensive benefit/risk assessment (quality, efficacy and safety) of the documentation to be supplied by the pharmaceutical entrepreneur.

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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing group A streptococci. The incidence of TSS is low worldwide, although a regional cluster has been observed in Japan since the beginning of this year. What is causing the increase in infections and how can we protect ourselves? Learn more in our article.

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