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    Minister National Health Services directs to audit Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan

    Chitral Times Report

     

    ISLAMABAD: On the direction of Federal Minister for National Health Services Aamer Mehmood Kiani Health Ministry has written a letter to Auditor General of Pakistan and requests for special audit of Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2012-2013 to 2017-2018. According to letter Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan was established through DRAP Act promulgated on 13th November, 2012. The Authority is mandated to regulate Allopathic, Homoeopathic, Unani and Herbal drugs, medical devices, medicated cosmetics etc. In view of its role that has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of the people, the authority remains a subject of public scrutiny. DRAP receives continued media attention alleging irregularities and malpractices regarding diverse areas being dealt by the authority as per its mandate. It goes without saying that transparency and efficiency in functioning of the organization is of critical importance to meet the targets and ensure sustained availability of quality medicines to the masses. In view of the foregoing, to further instill public confidence in the authority, it is requested to conduct a Special Audit of DRAP for the period 2012-2013 todate of the Pricing Mechanism to ascertain whether prices of drugs are determined justly, in accordance with the laid down policy and as per law. ***

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