Import and new production of 47 medicines failing international standards banned

The Department of Drug Administration has banned the import and new production of 47 types of medicines that do not meet international standards.

The department said the ban applies to medicines that do not meet the criteria set under the World Health Organization's (WHO) international standard 'TRS'.

According to the department's decision, these 47 medicines can no longer be imported from abroad. Similarly, their new production within the country has also been banned.