Singapore Regulatory Classification

POM (Prescription Only Medicines)

— Sold or supplied to public on prescription only.

P (Pharmacy Only Medicines)

— Sold or supplied from any licensed retail pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.

GSL (medicines on the general sales list)

— Sold or supplied to the public without restriction.

Refer www.hsa.gov.sg for the risk classification system for medical devices.

A (Class A Medical Device)

— Low risk

B (Class B Medical Device)

— Low to Moderate Risk

C (Class C Medical Device)

– Moderate to High Risk

D (Class D Medical Device)

– High Risk

Note: Exemption drugs or orphan drugs – Import and use of these unregistered therapeutic products is approved by HSA under specific conditions.