A Senate standing committee on health has raised concerns over a significant increase in medicine prices in Pakistan, revealing that the cost of various drugs has risen by up to 100% over the past two years. Read More: Senators demand capping of medical test prices at private labs During a recent committee meeting, lawmakers strongly criticised the continued rise in […]
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Kamal visits DRAP to review progress towards regulatory standards
Federal Minister for health Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level meeting here at Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Monday to review ongoing reforms, regulatory advancements, and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s pharmaceutical and vaccine landscape. During the session, detailed briefings were given on the implementation progress of the Track and Trace System, […]
DRAP dismisses reports of essential medicine price hikes amid global supply chain uncertainty
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Sunday dismissed reports of price hikes in essential medicines across the country, stating that the rates have not “undergone any upward revision”. The statement comes as stakeholders in recent news reports alleged that an unprecedented increase in medicine prices had been observed since February 2024. Pakistan Drug […]
Shortage of critical medicines raises concerns in Pakistan
KARACHI: A growing shortage of essential medicines, including advanced cancer therapies, vaccines and other life-saving treatments, is causing serious concern among patients and healthcare professionals across Pakistan. Doctors, traders and pharmaceutical industry sources say several critical medicines are currently unavailable or in short supply at the retail level, making it increasingly difficult for patients to […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss vaccine cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan has made progress in local vaccine production, officials confirmed after Health Minister Mustafa Kamal met his Saudi counterpart. The meetings focused on investment, technical cooperation, and boosting domestic manufacturing capacity. Officials described the development as a key step toward ensuring safe and sufficient vaccines for the country. The Health Ministry spokesperson said three […]
Pakistan plans local vaccine production, aims to save $1bn
Pakistan has launched its first local vaccine policy to cut reliance on imports and save nearly $1 billion in forex. The government aims to manufacture 13 vaccines domestically over the next five years. Health officials say this initiative will strengthen the country’s healthcare system and ensure uninterrupted vaccine supply. The Ministry of Health is working […]
Medicine prices likely to rise after DRAP deregulation
KARACHI: Medicine prices in Pakistan are expected to increase further after the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) allowed pharmaceutical companies to set the prices of 50 percent of medicines. DRAP CEO Dr. Ubaid Ullah confirmed that the authority to regulate half of all drug prices now rests with the companies themselves. Read More: Soaring […]
DRAP takes action: Multiple pharmaceutical products recalled over quality issues
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a recall for several substandard pharmaceutical products. This decision follows complaints from the Directorate of Drug Control (DDC) Punjab regarding the quality of these medicines. The products affected by the recall include AMLO Shine 5mg tablets, Tyclan 400mg Powder for Injection, and Linco-HCL 600mg Injection, among […]
Govt taking various steps to further strengthen DRAP: Dr. Faisal
KARACHI: Drugs Regulatory Authority of Pakistan is emerging as a modern regulatory authority according to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision and the ultimate objective of DRAP’s oversight is to ensure the availability of quality therapeutic items in the country. During the formal inauguration of DRAP’s Central Drugs Laboratory here on Monday, Special Assistant to Prime […]
Drug Regulatory Authority approves locally produced ventilator PakVent-1
Another locally-developed intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator has been approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). The ventilator was developed by the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM). It has been named Pakvent-1, the health ministry stated. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Medical Devices Division registered the life-support machine. Confirming the […]