Health Expo Athens

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Industry trends

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Glossary

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EOF (Ethnikos Organismos Farmakon)

The Greek National Organization for Medicines, the national competent authority for medicines and medical devices placed on the Greek market. Exhibitors selling into Greece normally need to explain their EOF notification or authorisation position before a pharmacy or hospital buyer can list a product.

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CE marking

The manufacturer's declaration that a product meets the applicable EU harmonisation legislation. For medical devices and IVDs sold in Greece, CE marking under the relevant EU regulation is a baseline requirement, and buyers usually ask to see the certificate and the applicable class.

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EU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)

The EU Medical Device Regulation that governs classification, conformity assessment, clinical evidence and post-market surveillance for medical devices. It replaced the older Medical Device Directive and sets the documentation buyers expect to see at a health exhibition.

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EU IVDR (Regulation 2017/746)

The EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation, which classifies IVD products from class A to class D according to risk and sets conformity assessment and performance evaluation requirements. Diagnostic suppliers at a Greek health show are normally asked which IVDR class their kits and analysers fall under.

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MDR class I, IIa, IIb and III

The risk classes used under the EU Medical Device Regulation, running from low-risk class I to high-risk class III. The class determines the conformity assessment route, the involvement of a notified body and the depth of clinical evidence a buyer will expect.

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OTC (over-the-counter) medicine

A medicine supplied without a prescription. In Greece a defined subset of OTC products is dispensed only through pharmacies, which is why pharmacy buyers use the show to compare formulations, pack sizes and promotional support.

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Prescription-only medicine (Rx)

A medicine that can only be supplied against a valid prescription. Promotion of prescription medicines to the public is restricted in the EU, so discussions at trade events focus on healthcare professionals, reimbursement and supply rather than consumer advertising.

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API (active pharmaceutical ingredient)

The biologically active substance in a medicine, as distinct from excipients and packaging. Importers and contract manufacturers at the show typically need to document API sourcing and GMP status for the Greek market.

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GMP and GDP

Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice: the EU quality systems covering production and wholesale distribution of medicines. Greek wholesalers and importers will ask for GMP evidence for manufacturing sites and GDP compliance for the distribution chain.

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Pharmacovigilance

The detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine-related problem. A Greek marketing authorisation holder must have a named pharmacovigilance contact and a reporting route to EOF.

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HTA (health technology assessment)

A structured evaluation of the clinical, economic and organisational consequences of a health technology. In Greece, HTA evidence and pricing/reimbursement submissions influence whether a product reaches patients through the public system.

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EOPYY reimbursement

EOPYY is the Greek national organisation for the provision of health services, and its reimbursement lists determine which medicines and devices are covered for insured patients. Market-access discussions at the show usually turn on whether a product is reimbursed and at what reference price.

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Food supplement / nutraceutical

In the EU these products are regulated as foods, not medicines, and must comply with food labelling and health-claims rules. Greek pharmacy buyers distinguish carefully between supplements and medicines when allocating shelf space.

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Dermocosmetics

Skincare products positioned between cosmetics and dermatological treatment, usually sold through pharmacies with pharmacist advice. The category depends on cosmetic labelling rules and on the evidence the brand can supply to support its claims.

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e-Health and EHR

Electronic health records and the digital systems used for prescribing, dispensing, patient monitoring and administration. Greek pharmacy chains and clinics increasingly evaluate e-prescription integration and interoperability before buying software.