Lithuania Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals Market Overview

1. Market Overview

Lithuania's health system is mixed, funded primarily from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) via compulsory insurance (6-9% of taxable income), supplemented by state contributions for the economically inactive. Public financing reached 5.9% of GDP in 2025. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals The Ministry of Health sets standards, licenses providers, and approves investments, with municipalities managing primary/social care and owning many clinics/hospitals. Private sector is limited in inpatient but significant in dental, cosmetic, therapy, and primary care; NHIF contracts increased with private outpatient providers since 2008.

Life sciences is a government priority, targeting 5% of GDP by 2030 (from 2.7% in 2022), with 25% annual growth; biotech revenue grew 900% over the decade. Innovative companies produce medical equipment, attracting U.S. investors. Agencies like Innovation Agency and Invest Lithuania organize international life sciences trade shows. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

2. Registration and Regulatory Requirements

The State Medicines Control Service oversees medical devices. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

3. Compliance with EU Standards

As an EU member, Lithuania adheres to MDR and IVDR. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

4. CE Marking

CE marking is required under EU standards. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

5. Role of Local Authorities

State Medicines Control Service regulates devices; Ministry of Health implements system regulation. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

6. Opportunities for U.S. Exporters

Best prospects: modern diagnostic equipment, patient-monitoring, high-tech surgical devices, oncology medicines, radiation treatment, cardiovascular surgical devices, nursing equipment/supplies. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

7. Trade Barriers

No specific barriers detailed. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

8. Import Requirements

No specific requirements detailed. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals

9. Resources

• Innovation Agency: https://lvpa.lt/en/veikla
• Invest Lithuania: https://investlithuania.com/
• Healthcare Ministry: https://sam.lrv.lt/
• State Medicines Control Service: https://www.vvkt.lt/index.php?1148175238
• State Patient Fund: Not linked in source. https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/lithuania-medical-equipment-and-pharmaceuticals