National medicines policy to be announced soon: Dr Zafar
Dr Zafar Mirza said that new policy is being made in consultation with all stakeholders.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Zafar Mirza while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday said that government has decided to present a new national medicines policy to regulate the pharmaceutical industry and controlling the drugs prices.
He said that the new policy is being made in consultation with all stakeholders to ensure availability of life saving drugs and keeping prices of all drugs in reach of a common man.
He said that the new medicines policy will also cover the aspect of rules and regulations to streamline the production of medicines and maintaining its quality as per international standard.
He said major reforms are being introduced in the working of his ministry and he would share his 100 days progress with the nation.
He also announced decisions taken by the Federal Cabinet to reduce prices of medicines. Reduction in prices of 395 drugs notified vide SRO dated 31-12-2018 will be implemented in letter and spirit since the Sindh High Court has disposed of petitions filed by the pharmaceutical companies. Prices of drugs which had been increased by more than 75% will be brought down to 75% increase.
