Fate of Pfizer’s consumer business in spotlight after Merck sells its unit
NEW YORK: With the sale of Merck's consumer healthcare business to Procter & Gamble, the spotlight now shifts to the fate of Pfizer's consumer healthcare unit,...
Pakistan’s pharma sector eyes US market expansion with new tariff advantage
New tariff policy provides Pakistan a competitive edge over India and China; regulatory approvals from US authorities will be crucial for unlocking this potential
Transparency International says some branded medicines in Pakistan cost up to 4,000% more than generics
Transparency International Pakistan urges government to implement generic medicine policy to address significant price disparities between branded and non-branded drugs
Citi Pharma partners with Mersi Farma to establish advanced API plants in Indonesia
Collaboration to bolster pharmaceutical production and expand nutraceutical market
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
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
Law ministry advises govt against notifying drug price increases
ISLAMABAD: The government has been told to withhold a drug price revision notification by the Law Division regarding change in prices of life-saving drugs.
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French companies invited to invest in food industry, pharmaceutical sector
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan on Friday invited investment by French companies in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, skill development...
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
DPCA uncovers tax evasion in import of cancer drug
KARACHI: A case of tax evasion in import of cancer drug named “Tasigna” has been uncovered by Directorate of Post-Clearance Audit (DPCA).
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In the first quarter after deregulation, pharma sector revenue up by 25%
The increase in revenue is driven mostly by price increases as drug manufacturers can finally raise prices based on business need and rising costs instead of regulatory fiat
PSW, DRAP launch digital certificates to boost pharmaceutical exports
Alongside Digital Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product, DRAP Clearance Gateway now offers Free Sale Certificate, Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate, and No Objection Certificate for exports; initiative to enhance regulatory efficiency
Haleon Pakistan ships first consignment of Centrum multivitamin to Kenya
Shipment marks Pakistan's growing pharmaceutical exports and opens new international trade avenues.
Citi Pharma’s veterinary subsidiary begins operations, launching 32 products initially
Citi Veterinary Limited projects a turnover of Rs 1.5 billion for FY 2025-26, with plans to establish Pakistan's first dedicated veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant
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
