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”What does the IFA information service contain? | The IFA information services include economic, legal and logistical data on medicinal products, medical devices and other pharmacy products. It does not include pharmaceutical information such as active ingredients,“ ... more

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IFA price list

”From the IFA Price List non binding English convenience translation of the German IFA Price List for services of IFA GmbH for suppliers you can gather the prices for first publication and amending of product and address data in IFA's database as well as possible“ ... more

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”How can a confusion between a PZN barcode and an encoded 8-digit GTIN (EAN-8) be ruled out? | A PZN as barcode in Code 39 bears a PZN in clear print underneath the barcode: PZN - 12345678. The minus sign in front of the PZN is used as identifier and causes the reader to“ ... more

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”Do I have to affix the serial number in clear print onto the pack? | Yes, the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/161 requires the serial number in clear print. An exception can be made for small packs (sum of two smallest sides < 10 cm).“ more

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”What purpose serves the attribute Verbandmittel gemäß § 31 Abs. 1a SGB V for data users? | Verbandmittel gemäß § 31 Abs. 1a SGB V may be prescribed or billed to the health insurer. Thus the correct notification is important to the supplier's“ ... more

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”What is to be considered when coding UDI? | The UDI-DI (PPN) and the manufacturer's determined UDI-PI have to be included in compliance with IFA's Coding System in the Data Matrix Code. Any other data elements may be, but are not obliged to be, included in the Data Matrix“ ... more

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”Where can I find information on whether my product is a Verbandmittel gemäß § 31 Abs. 1a SGB V? | § 31 paragraph 1a SGB V defines a Verbandmittel. Further information on Verbandmittel and their circumscription to other wound care products is regulated through the“ ... more

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PZN pre-allocation – no publication of the PZN

”Before the actual launch of a product you might need a PZN pre allocation to use in your catalogue brochure etc No further documents are required for a PZN pre allocation You can choose between the following notification options IFA portal IFA Auftragstabelle A“ ... more

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”To which date can I terminate my contract with IFA GmbH? | IFA's supplier contract may be terminated by either side with a time limit of three months to the end of each calendar year in written form to the other partner: form for termination of the IFA supplier“ ... more

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”Can a pack bear more than one Data Matrix Code? If so, how do I recognise the relevante code? | Yes, a pack may bear more than one Data Matrix Code. The relevant Data Matrix Code to the pharmacy system is marked with the emblem PPN. Scanning other codes will be recognised“ ... more