Health DRAP issues urgent recall of five contaminated syrups: Details inside Arshad KhanSeptember 10, 2024October 19, 202504 mins Health professionals and consumers are advised to avoid using these products, as they contain Di-ethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol… Read More
Health New drug pricing authority to replace DRAP in Pakistan Arshad KhanAugust 12, 2024October 2, 202501 mins The Ministry of Health has announced the creation of a new body dedicated to drug pricing, with a special focus… Read More
Health Antibiotics in Pakistan now require doctor’s prescription under new DRAP rules Arshad KhanAugust 4, 2024October 2, 202502 mins Recent stats show Pakistanis spent around Rs135 billion on antibiotics in 2022. ISLAMABAD: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has… Read More
Business FBR imposes 20% customs duty on multivitamin imports Arshad KhanMarch 27, 2024October 2, 202522 mins Classification Committee Determines Multivitamins’ Classification and Duty Rate. FBR imposes 20% customs duty on multivitamin imports. Federal Board of Revenue… Read More
National Pakistan Imposes Ban on Pharma Companies’ Sponsored Foreign Tours for Doctors Arshad KhanMarch 5, 2024October 2, 202502 mins The DRAP has introduced a new code of conduct for pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals. Pakistan Imposes Ban on Pharma… Read More
Health DRAP orders urgent recall of ‘toxic’ syrups Arshad KhanJanuary 31, 2024October 2, 202513 mins A recent batch of PG imported from a Thailand-based company was seized by the regulator after detecting impurities. DRAP orders… Read More