Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – The DIAM

The DIAM (African Authorized Medicines Dictionary) is an interactive database created by the Panafrican Agency for the Development and Promotion of Medicines (APIDPM). It lists medicines with a Marketing Authorization (MA) in French-speaking African countries.

General Questions

What is DIAM?: DIAM is an online tool that lists medicines authorized for sale in French-speaking African countries. It provides access to SPCs (Summary of Product Characteristics) to help healthcare professionals prescribe safely.
Who is DIAM for?: DIAM is designed for African prescribers (doctors, pharmacists, prescribing nurses, etc.) and for pharmaceutical companies wishing to list their legally authorized products in one or more African countries.
Why use DIAM?: To quickly access reliable information on medicines marketed in each country: composition, indications, dosage, contraindications, interactions, precautions for use, etc.
Is the information on DIAM official?: Yes. Only laboratories with a national MA can list their products. This ensures the accuracy and currency of the published data.
Is access to DIAM free?: Access to DIAM is free for healthcare professionals. Laboratories pay a symbolic fee for listing their products, which ensures the maintenance and update of the database.
How is the information updated?: Partner laboratories inform the DIAM team whenever a new MA is obtained, modified, or withdrawn. This ensures that the content remains up-to-date and compliant with local regulations.

For Prescribers

How can I access SPCs of medicines?: From the page of the country of your choice, select a medicine from the list to view its full SPC (composition, indications, dosage, etc.).
Do I need an account to view SPCs?: No. Access is free for all healthcare professionals. Registration is recommended to receive updates and new information by email.
Can SPCs be downloaded?: Yes. Each SPC can be viewed online or printed directly from your browser.

For Laboratories

How to list a product?

Laboratories can submit their products via the page “register a product”. Each request is verified before validation to ensure the MA has been issued by the competent national authority.

What are the benefits of listing?

Listing in DIAM provides targeted visibility to French-speaking African prescribers and strengthens trust through clear and regulated information.

How to contact the DIAM team?

Contact

For any information, question, or advice, APIDPM can be contacted:

By mail:
APIDPM Santé tropicale
135, chemin de Canto Maï
83190 Ollioules - France

By phone: +33 4 94 63 24 99

By e-mail: via the dedicated contact form or directly at: info@santetropicale.com.