‘Human anti-D immunoglobulin’ injection in market: DRAP issues immediate recall alerts ISLAMABAD: Following the identification of falsified Rhophylac 300mcg PFS, human Anti-D immunoglobulin injection in... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Adverse drug reactions: DRAP implements ‘Industry e-Reporting System’ ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has officially announced implementation of Industry... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Business & Finance DRAP for importing only registered/enlisted drugs ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) following detection of serious adverse implications ... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
Opinion Need for strengthening API sector The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan, predominantly led by national companies, is experiencing rapid growth and... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Misuse of antibiotic ignites fears of untreatable infections KARACHI: Pakistan is facing a pressing concern regarding the excessive use of antibiotics, which may lead to the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit: event aims to highlight innovations, collaborative growth in pharmaceutical sector KARACHI: As Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry looks to evolve amidst local and global challenges, the 7th ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Authorities directed to remove seven batches of drugs immediately ISLAMABAD: In a bid to purge drug market of spurious/falsified drug products the Drug Regulatory Authority of... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Print DRAP issues recall alert for five drug products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for five drug... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:46am
Business & Finance BF Biosciences gets DRAP nod for brownfield expansion Pakistan’s pharmaceutical company BF Biosciences Limited (BFBL) has secured approval from the Drug Regulatory... Updated 09 Sep, 2024 10:42pm
Pakistan Setting up of ‘Medical City and PEZ’ under PPP mode: Ministry asked to discuss proposal at working group meeting ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MNHSR&R) is said to have been... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance Regulatory environment major issue as foreign pharma cos exit Pakistan KARACHI: The pharmaceutical sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, with only four foreign companies... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 12:09pm
Business & Finance Alternative medicines: PCDA seeks withdrawal of 18pc GST immediately KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) strongly condemned the imposition of an 18% general... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Pharma, healthcare sectors also reeling amid economic crisis KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy and its people are facing a health crisis. With an economy burdened by high debt and... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Pakistan Hospital pharmacies: DRAP finalises guidelines on standards ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has finalized guidelines on standards for establishment... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Govt launches crackdown against spurious drugs ISLAMABAD: The government has started a crackdown on spurious and substandard drugs and has directed healthcare... Published 15 Jun, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Illegal factory busted over producing banned Boostin injections ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in collaboration with the Federal Investigating Agency... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance FDA-only products: Punjab’s centralised tender conditioning ignites controversy ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab has conditioned the cardiac disposables and consumables products only... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan DRAP issues recall alert for syrup ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a drug product;... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’ KARACHI: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector can increase its exports to $3 billion over the next five years, provided... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance DRAP asks drug makers, importers to comply with guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has directed the local pharmaceutical industry and drug... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s listed pharma sector sees earnings go down 42% YoY in 2023 Decline attributed to decrease in gross margin, higher finance cost, says brokerage house Updated 29 Mar, 2024 04:16pm
Business & Finance Multivitamins, natural health products: FBR imposes 20pc duty on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday imposed 20... Updated 28 Mar, 2024 08:48am
Business & Finance Pharma industry told to ensure barcodes printing on packaging ISLAMABAD: The Policy Board of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in a bid to curb the manufacturing,... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Pakistan DRAP recalls drug ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has recalled drug product; Barpon 100mg/5mL Suspension ... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Print Appointment of FDI: new govt to take decision ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet has left the decision on the appointment of Federal Drug Inspector (FDI)... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 08:36am
Business & Finance Minister asks Pharma industry to focus on exports ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations, Dr Nadeem Jan on Friday ... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am
Pakistan Recall of defective drugs: DRAP seeks input of stakeholders on guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Print Deregulation of non-essential drugs on the cards ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has decided to deregulate non-essential drugs since their pricing had been warped by... Updated 16 Feb, 2024 08:35am
Pakistan DRAP orders confiscation of contaminated propylene glycol ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP),Tuesday, directed the regulatory field force to... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am
Pakistan Clinical trials: DRAP seeks suggestions on revision of guidelines by 22nd ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has asked all the stakeholders to send their suggestions... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am