{
  "id": 8252986,
  "title": "DRAP Introduces New Guidelines for Medicine Registration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/drap-introduces-new-guidelines-for-medicine-registration",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:58:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/18/drap-introduces-new-guidelines-for-medicine-registration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has announced new guidelines for the registration of medicines, aligning with World Health Organization (WHO) standards. The primary goal of these guidelines is to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and consistency of the drug registration process with international benchmarks. Applicants will be provided comprehensive information before the registration process, while pharmaceutical companies will receive comprehensive support during the submission of their applications. DRAP has incorporated international quality and efficacy standards into the guidelines, aiming to harmonize the regulatory review procedure for drug registration in Pakistan. The implementation of these guidelines is anticipated to promote accountability and transparency, alongside enhancing timely access to high-quality medicines in the country.",
  "summary": "The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has notified new guidelines for the registration of medicines in the country in … Read More The post DRAP Introduces New Guidelines for Medicine Registration appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}