The National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (NAMMD) is a public institution subordinated to the Ministry of Health, set up through Government Emergency Ordinance no. 72 of 30 June 2010 on reorganisation of certain healthcare facilities and amendment of public health legislation, as a result of the merger of the National Agency for Medicines and the Technical Office for Medical Devices. NAMMD organisation and operation have been approved by Government Decision No. 734 of 21 July 2010.