At the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), our commitment to public health and safety drives our actions. We recognize that ensuring the quality and efficacy of pharmaceutical products is paramount. To achieve this, we emphasize risk-based sampling and testing strategies for assuring Safety and Quality of therapeutic goods to safeguard public health.
These Guidelines reflect a structured approach on regulatory oversight by allocating resources efficiently by prioritizing sampling collection, testing, and surveillance based on risk levels. This ensures that critical aspects of drug quality receive the attention at first and enable focusing regulatory efforts to high-risk areas. The draft guidelines are prepared based on the recommendation of ICH Q9 (Quality Risk Management), WHO working document QAS/15.630, and USP-PQM guidance document for implementing risk-based post-marketing quality surveillance in low and middle-income countries.
DRAP invites all interested parties and relevant stakeholders to provide their comments and inputs on the draft guideline. Stakeholders can submit their comments and suggestions within 15 days of uploading this document using prescribed format, (further information on comments submission can access on this link. Comments and suggestions can be forwarded via email to mehwish.tanveer∂dra.gov.pk with a copy to mahvash.ansari∂dra.gov.pk or can be posted at the following mailing address: Assistant Director (QC-II), Quality Assurance & Laboratory Testing, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, 3rd floor, TF Complex, 7th Mauve Area, G-9/4, Islamabad.
DRAP appreciates your participation and contribution to this consultation process.