Biopharmaceuticals

Domestic production of biopharmaceuticals saves Iran $1bn annually

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The domestic production of biopharmaceuticals saves Iran up to $1 billion in a year, according to the Vice-Presidency of Science and Technology.

Phase 2 of natl. project of producing radiopharmaceuticals inaugurated

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Phase two of the national project of center for producing and developing radiopharmaceuticals became operational on Wed. in the presence of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief Ali Akbar Salehi and also some senior officials of the organization.

Iran’s pharmaceutical groups call on UN to address US sanctions on pharma industry

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Pharmaceutical Group of Companies on Tue. showed reaction to the US imposition of sanctions on the pharmaceutical industry of the country and called on the UN Secretary General António Guterres to pursue the issue.

FDA head:

Planning underway to produce 90% pharma raw materials

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Head of Food and Drug Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FDA) Mohammadreza Shanesaz said that planning is underway to produce 90 percent of raw materials needed for pharmaceutical industry of the country.

Iran exports biotech. drugs to 17 countries

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Chairman of the Biotechnology Development Council said Sat. that 17 countries in the world are importers of Iranian-produced biopharmaceuticals.

10 new biotech. drugs to enter market in 3 years: Ghanei

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Chairman of the Biotechnology Development Council said Mon. that the country has obtained the technical know-how for production of 10 new biopharmaceuticals, which will be produced and enter the market in two or three years.