Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Pakistan’s retail pharma sector surpasses Rs1.049 trillion in sales 

Data from IQVIA reveals steep price hikes drive growth as medicine consumption shows minimal increase, raising concerns over affordability

Saudi investors exit Pakistan’s largest pharmacy chain. What happened and why?

From its origins as part of the Servis Group to multiple changes in ownership since its inception in 2005, Servaid has undergone an eventful two decades in existence

Pharmaceuticals: how the locals are beating the multinationals

In a heavily regulated market, the local players have learned to live with the price rules the way they are, while the foreign players still seem to have hope that things will change

Amoxil recall hits GSK Pakistan revenue in otherwise strong year

Deregulated drug pricing allowed the company to improve gross margins, but the recall still caused revenue to decline

Pakistan’s medicinal imports rise by 9.74pc

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported medicinal product worth $656.092 million during the first seven months of current fiscal year, showing growth of 9.74 per cent, when...

Afghan trade halt hits Pakistan’s $200 million pharma exports, medicine containers struck at Torkham, Chaman borders

PPMA warns over 50 pharma firms face losses as temperature-sensitive medicines risk expiry; industry urges govt to allow exports on humanitarian grounds

At Searle, revenue growth is now about volumes, not just prices

The company has also managed to secure alternative input suppliers are disruption on trade with India

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports hit 34% growth in FY25, marking a two-decade high

Exports of locally produced medicines reach $457 million, with deregulation policy boosting growth

Senate panel alarmed as medicine prices jump 32% after price controls lifted

Health ministry reports some essential drugs have doubled in cost, prompting inquiry into deregulation impact; Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association disputes the official figures
Medicines

Pharma sector thrives with 21.79% growth amid economic stagnation

Deregulation policy drives record sales, but patients face rising costs

As Panadol prices stabilise, Haleon’s revenue growth slows

The boost from deregulated drug prices is stalling, causing Haleon to look at new product launches in nutraceuticals and export markets for growth

Searle is lagging the pharmaceutical sector. Its recovery might be just around the corner

The pharmaceutical company has had lackluster numbers in recent times. All that might be about to change

Searle to sell its entire shareholding in Pakistani subsidiary  

Board approves sale of 90.61% stake to IJARA-led consortium

Searle secures DRAP’s approval for Denosumab biosimilar injections

Company prepares commercial rollout of 60mg and 120mg doses for osteoporosis and oncology care

Where did all the Burnol go?

The household product is missing from pharmacies in Pakistan. But its brand recall still holds