Pharmaceuticals (Bangladesh)

Pharmaceuticals (Bangladesh) is an article on the history and status of the pharmaceutical or drug industry in Bangladesh and how it relates and compares with the global pharmaceutical industry.

The Rise of Pharmaceutical Sector of Bangladesh
In Bangladesh Pharmaceutical sector is one of the most developed hi-tech sector which is contributing in the country's economy. After the promulgation of Drug Control Ordinance - 1982, the development of this sector was accelerated. The professional knowledge, thoughts and innovative ideas of the pharmacists working in this sector are the key factors for this developments. Due to recent development of this sector it is exporing medicines to global market including European market. This sector is also providing 95% of the total medicine requirement of the local market. Leading Pharmaceutical Companies are expanding their business with the aim to expand export market. Recently few new industries have been established with hitech equipments and professionals which will enhance the strength of this sector. The Rise of Pharmaceutical Sector of Bangladesh

Regulatory Authorities
Two organizations one government and one semi-government organization are controlling pharmacy practce in Bangladesh.


 * Directorate of Drug Administration - A government Organization
 * Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh - A Semi government organization.
 * Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society - affiliated with International Organizations:
 * International Pharmaceutical Federation
 * Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association

Companies

 * Aristopharma Ltd
 * Amico Laboratories
 * The ACME Laboratories Ltd
 * Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd
 * Eskayef Bangladesh Limited
 * Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited
 * Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bangladesh