HealthDRAP issues urgent recall of five contaminated syrups: Details inside Arshad KhanSeptember 10, 2024October 19, 20250Health professionals and consumers are advised to avoid using these products, as they contain Di-ethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol…
HealthNew drug pricing authority to replace DRAP in Pakistan Arshad KhanAugust 12, 2024October 2, 20250The Ministry of Health has announced the creation of a new body dedicated to drug pricing, with a special focus…
HealthAntibiotics in Pakistan now require doctor’s prescription under new DRAP rules Arshad KhanAugust 4, 2024October 2, 20250Recent stats show Pakistanis spent around Rs135 billion on antibiotics in 2022. ISLAMABAD: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has…
BusinessFBR imposes 20% customs duty on multivitamin imports Arshad KhanMarch 27, 2024October 2, 20252Classification Committee Determines Multivitamins’ Classification and Duty Rate. FBR imposes 20% customs duty on multivitamin imports. Federal Board of Revenue…
NationalPakistan Imposes Ban on Pharma Companies’ Sponsored Foreign Tours for Doctors Arshad KhanMarch 5, 2024October 2, 20250The DRAP has introduced a new code of conduct for pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals. Pakistan Imposes Ban on Pharma…
HealthDRAP orders urgent recall of ‘toxic’ syrups Arshad KhanJanuary 31, 2024October 2, 20251A recent batch of PG imported from a Thailand-based company was seized by the regulator after detecting impurities. DRAP orders…