Pharmaceuticals and Health in Pakistan
Medicines, medical devices and health services: the regulators, the latest official publications, and health indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) | Registers and licenses medicines, medical devices and manufacturers; regulates drug pricing. |
| Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination | Federal health policy and coordination. |
| Provincial health departments | Health service delivery and provincial regulation, including drug inspection and sale. |
| Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) | Registers medical and dental practitioners and regulates medical education. |
Recent official publications
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DRAP · Consultation paper
Establishment of Pharmaceutical Unit and Post License Changes(For Comments)
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DRAP · Guidelines
Guidelines on Post License Variations (For Comments)
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