RAWALPINDI: Pharmaceutical companies and importers can now submit applications for controlled drugs quota allocations electronically through DRAP’s new software system, officials announced during a training session.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) introduced the online platform to streamline the submission process and enhance transparency in the allocation of quotas for controlled substances, with detailed hands-on guidance provided to industry stakeholders.
A comprehensive training session in this regard was organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in collaboration with DRAP, which was chaired by RCCI Acting President Khalid Farooq Qazi and attended by a large number of pharmaceutical sector representatives.
DRAP’s Director Controlled Drugs Ajmal Sohail Asif, CEO Dr Obaidullah (who joined online), Software Developer Wasif, Deputy Directors Muhammad Ansar, Nouman Yousaf, and Dr Shoaib Ahmed explained the software’s features, quota allocation procedures, and the regulatory functions of the Controlled Drugs Division.
RCCI acting president thanked DRAP for the initiative and stressed that digital facilitation will significantly reduce paperwork and delays for the industry. The session ended with an interactive Q&A segment.
