Progene Pharma

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Pharmaceutical exports to France, ready for ANSM authorisation

Progene Pharma supplies French marketing authorisation holders, importers and wholesalers with generic medicines we manufacture in an EU-GMP and WHO-GMP certified facility. We prepare the CTD dossier, the stability data and the GMP evidence the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament asks for, label in French, and ship to Le Havre and Marseille-Fos.

Regulator
ANSM
Labels
French
Stability
Zone II, 25 °C / 60% RH
Main ports
Le Havre, Marseille-Fos

The French medicines market in brief

France is one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in Europe, with a strong tradition of dispensing by pharmacists and a policy that encourages generic substitution. Pharmacists may swap a branded medicine for a generic on the national list, so a generic must be listed before it can compete.

Prices and reimbursement are set by the state: a pricing committee agrees the price, and reimbursement is decided separately. Generics are priced as a share of the original, so a manufacturer competes on supply, packs and the pharmacy relationship rather than on freedom to set the price.

Pharmacies buy from wholesaler-distributors, and hospitals buy through purchasing groups and tenders. The authorisation is held by a company established in the EU or EEA, and French is the language of labels and leaflets.

Medicines we supply to France

These are the medicines French distributors ask us for most. We make any human formulation to your specification, under your brand. See all human formulations

  • Generic prescription medicines

    Metformin, amlodipine, atorvastatin, losartan and similar generics in tablets and capsules made to the European Pharmacopoeia, for marketing authorisation holders.

  • Generics for pharmacy substitution

    The high-volume active substances that pharmacists substitute under the generic list, such as metformin, amlodipine and atorvastatin.

  • Antibiotics and anti-infectives

    Amoxicillin, amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, azithromycin and ciprofloxacin, and injectable antibiotics for hospitals.

  • Stomach and allergy

    Omeprazole, pantoprazole, cetirizine and montelukast, for prescription and pharmacy sale.

  • Hospital and tender supplies

    IV fluids, injectable antibiotics, anaesthetics and analgesics in hospital packs for tenders.

  • Food supplements

    Vitamins, minerals, omega-3, probiotics and protein products for brands selling supplements.

  • Traditional herbal products

    Herbal tablets, capsules and powders for the traditional herbal route or for sale as supplements.

  • Cosmetics

    Creams, washes, soaps and shampoos with INCI ingredient lists and the data your responsible person needs.

ANSM registration, step by step

A medicine cannot be sold in France until it has been authorised. This is the usual route for a generic medicine made outside Europe, and the page explains it step by step.

  1. 01

    A local company applies

    The authorisation is held by a company established in the EU or EEA, usually the importer or distributor, acting as the marketing authorisation holder. It applies to the ANSM, or to another EU authority through a shared procedure.

  2. 02

    The manufacturer authorises it

    The manufacturer gives the applicant a letter of authorisation that names the product and the company, which we provide.

  3. 03

    The dossier goes in

    The applicant submits the CTD dossier with stability data at Zone II conditions, bioequivalence data where required, the GMP certificate and the product information, in the format the route requires. We prepare the manufacturer's documents.

  4. 04

    ANSM reviews it

    The ANSM assesses the dossier, or acts as a reference or concerned authority in a shared procedure, and may ask questions, which we answer with you.

  5. 05

    GMP and batch release

    The authority relies on the manufacturer's GMP certificate or inspects the site, and a Qualified Person at the importing site in Europe tests and certifies each batch before it goes on sale.

  6. 06

    Registration and renewal

    On approval the ANSM issues an authorisation with a number, which goes on every pack. The state then agrees the price and reimbursement, the generic is added to the list, and the authorisation is renewed as the rules require.

Registration takes from several months to more than a year, and ANSM updates its requirements from time to time, so check the current guidelines with ANSM or your regulatory agent. Many importers register a few products first and add more as orders grow.

Who does what when you import into France

A clear split of the paperwork, so nothing falls between the importer and the manufacturer.

Your company handles

  • The ANSM application, as the marketing authorisation holder
  • The import and wholesale authorisations your business needs
  • Bioequivalence studies for generics, where the route requires them
  • The Qualified Person who certifies each batch
  • Price and reimbursement applications, and listing on the generic register

Progene Pharma handles

  • The CTD dossier, stability data and bioequivalence data where required
  • The EU GMP certificate and the manufacturing details
  • The information the Qualified Person needs to certify each batch
  • A Certificate of Analysis for every batch
  • Labels and leaflets in the product information template, ready for your authorisation number
  • Answers to ANSM's questions during assessment

Made for French conditions

Heat, humidity, long journeys and several languages: what a medicine needs to stay good from the port to the patient.

  • French labels and leaflets

    Cartons and patient leaflets in French, following the EU product information template, with the authorisation number, batch number and expiry date, and an approved proof before printing.

  • Stability for Europe

    Stability studies at 25 °C and 60% relative humidity (Zone II), the condition European authorities ask for, so the shelf life on the pack is valid.

  • Safety features

    Braille on the carton and room for the 2D Data Matrix identifier and anti-tampering device that prescription medicines carry.

  • Packs for every channel

    Pharmacy packs, hospital packs and tender packs in the quantities pharmacies and hospitals buy.

Shipping to France

Orders leave from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) near Mumbai by sea, or by air when they are urgent, with the documents your clearing agent needs.

  • Le Havre

    France's main container port on the Channel, with rail and road freight to Paris

  • Marseille-Fos

    The Mediterranean gateway, for the south and for goods arriving via Suez

  • Paris

    By air to Charles de Gaulle Airport for urgent orders and samples

  • Terms and documents

    FOB, CFR or CIF, with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and COA, and the import documents and customs declaration from your side

Where French distributors sell

The same registered product moves through several channels, and each needs its own pack.

Questions about supplying France

Something else? Email [email protected].

Do you export medicines to France?

Yes. Progene Pharma manufactures generic medicines in an EU-GMP and WHO-GMP certified facility and supplies them to marketing authorisation holders, importers, wholesalers and tender suppliers in France.

Can you help us obtain an authorisation from ANSM?

Yes. Progene Pharma prepares the manufacturing and quality documents an application needs: the CTD dossier, stability data, the GMP certificate and the manufacturing details. Your French company files the application, and we answer ANSM's questions with you.

Do I need a local company to hold the authorisation?

Yes. The authorisation is held by a company established in the EU or EEA, usually the importer or distributor. Check the current requirements with the ANSM.

Which route should we use for France?

France can authorise a generic nationally, or through the decentralised or mutual recognition procedures that let one assessment serve several EU countries. The right route depends on the product and on where else you plan to sell. Tell us the product and the countries and we will say which fits.

Which documents does ANSM ask for?

The usual set is the CTD dossier, stability data at European conditions, the manufacturer's GMP certificate and manufacturing details, bioequivalence data for most generics, the active substance master file details and product information. ANSM updates its requirements from time to time, so confirm the current list with ANSM or your regulatory consultant. We tell you what we can provide with your quotation.

Who certifies each batch?

A Qualified Person at an authorised importing site in the EU or EEA tests and certifies each batch before it goes on sale. Your importer normally holds that authorisation, and we supply the batch documents the Qualified Person needs. Check the current rules with the ANSM.

Who sets the price in France?

The state agrees the price and reimbursement of each medicine, and generics are priced as a share of the original. The authorisation holder handles the price application, and we help with the documents the manufacturer provides.

Must the packs be in French?

Yes. Labels and leaflets for the French market are in French, following the EU templates. We prepare the artwork to match your authorisation, and you approve a proof before printing.

What must the packs carry for France?

French text following the EU product information template, the authorisation number, batch number, expiry date, storage conditions, Braille on the carton and the safety features prescription medicines carry and the 2D Data Matrix code. We prepare the artwork to match your authorisation and you approve a proof before printing.

Are your medicines tested for European conditions?

Yes. Progene Pharma tests products at 25 °C and 60% relative humidity (climate Zone II), the condition European authorities ask for, and packs them in moisture-resistant blisters or bottles, so the shelf life on the pack is valid.

Can you supply tenders in France?

Yes. Progene Pharma supplies tender packs and the product documents tenders usually ask for. Tell us the tender requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.

How are orders shipped to France?

Progene Pharma ships by sea from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) near Mumbai to Le Havre or Marseille-Fos, or by air to Paris for urgent orders, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. We confirm the schedule with your quotation.

What is the minimum order quantity?

It depends on the product, the dosage form and the packaging. We work with large importers and tender suppliers as well as smaller distributors, and confirm the minimum quantity with your quotation.

Request a quote

Send us your product requirements and target country. Our team will reply with a quotation and next steps.

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+91 22 49793146
WhatsApp
+91 90829 70494
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