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Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Business
- Shafaq News
Syria to revive pharmaceutical sector
Shafaq News – Damascus Syria's Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive restructuring of its drug pricing system, aiming to unify standards across the country and address longstanding disparities between imported and locally produced medications. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Abdo Mahli told Shafaq News on Tuesday that imported drugs without domestic alternatives are priced using an international benchmark known as BMF. In contrast, local pharmaceuticals were previously priced by a committee operating under a system that, over time, became distorted by personal interests—leading to inconsistent and often unjustified price increases. To address this, a new committee has been formed to standardize pricing across all Syrian regions. Mahli noted that the ministry is also working to establish fixed profit margins for pharmacies and distributors, with results expected in the near term. Importantly, the relative stability of the Syrian pound has enabled the ministry to consider a reference value—such as 10,000 SYP ($0.77)—for pricing calculations. "This approach could help harmonize prices between regions that previously priced medications in dollars and those using the local currency." However, according to Mahli, sanctions continue to restrict access to key components of production, including spare parts, machine maintenance, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Compounding the issue is Syria's outdated industrial infrastructure, which he said is in urgent need of overhaul. Authorities, in response, are shifting focus from high-volume, low-impact drugs—such as over-the-counter painkillers—to the local production of more critical treatments, including cancer medications, vaccines, and biological drugs. "This shift is central to strengthening Syria's pharmaceutical security." As part of quality control reforms, the ministry has introduced a factory classification system (A, B, C), based on compliance with global standards. Factories rated in Category A—those meeting international specifications and exporting abroad—will receive preferential pricing terms compared to lower-tier producers, 'encouraging investment in quality and competitive manufacturing." All fees on pharmaceutical exports have also been removed, and the ministry is drafting new policies to incentivize outbound sales. Mahli added that officials are considering future adoption of partial tax relief programs modeled after 'Cash Back' systems used in neighboring countries.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Two PLFI ultras nabbed in Khunti
1 2 Ranchi: Two ultras of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were arrested from a forest area under Saiko police station limits on Sunday, Khunti police said. "The arrested were identified as Somlal Mahli and Sadh Munda. A country-made pistol, four cartridges, mobile phones, and pamphlets of the outlawed organisation were seized from their possession," Khunti sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Varun Rajak said. Acting on inputs received by the SP that miscreants had gathered near Karkari river and were planning to carry out subversive activities , a special team led by the SDPO raided the forest are, police said. A case under sections 25 (1-b), 26, 35 of Arms Act, section 61 (2) of the BNS, and section 17 of the CLA has been registered against them. Both are history sheeters. "Mahli and Munda had demanded Rs 4 lakh from a trader in Saiko Bazaar a few days ago. A case was registered against them under sections 308 and 3(5) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and section 17 of Criminal Law Amendment Act (CLA) on April 11," SDPO Rajak said. Mahli is a resident of Rugdi village under Saiko police station limits while Munda belongs to Marangburu under Arki police station area, police added.
