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Give or view power of attorney

Here you can give others power of attorney to collect prescription items for you at a pharmacy or medical supply outlet. You can also view the powers of attorney you have given and received.

This is power of attorney to collect prescription items

In the Power of Attorney service you can

  • give others power of attorney to collect your prescription items
  • view the powers of attorney you have given to others
  • view the powers of attorney you have received from others to collect their prescription items.

The power of attorney may apply for a limited period or indefinitely. The person granting the power of attorney decides this. You can at any time change or delete a power of attorney you have given.

How can you collect prescription items for someone else? 

At present, this authorisation can only be used at Apotek 1 and Farmasiet. As more pharmacies and medical supply retailers join the solution, it will also be available at these.

Once the authorisation has been set up, pharmacies and medical supply retailers automatically have access to it. This means you can use it both in store and when ordering prescription items online.

When using the authorisation to collect prescription items from a pharmacy or medical supply retailer, you must bring:

  • Identification
  • Your national identity number

Who can grant a power of attorney?

You must be over 16 years old to grant a power of attorney to collect prescription items.

To grant a power of attorney, you must have given Basic access consent or higher. Du kan viwe and change your consent under Privacy settings.

Who can receive a power of attorney?

You must be over 18 years old to receive a power of attorney to collect prescription items.

To receive a power of attorney, you must have given Basic access consent or higher. Du kan view and change your consent under Privacy settings.

Guidance Helsenorge

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Content provided by Norsk helsenett

Norsk helsenett. About the power of attorney for collecting prescription items. [Internet]. Oslo: The Norwegian Directorate of Health; updated Wednesday, November 19, 2025 [retrieved Wednesday, April 8, 2026]. Available from: https://www.helsenorge.no/en/power-of-attorney/om-fullmakt-til-a-hente-reseptvarer/

Last updated 19. November 2025

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