Medicine

EU sanctions directly impact Iran’s medicine imports: IFDA

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) says the European Union’s sanctions have directly affected the country’s pharmaceutical imports.

Iran achieves 99% self-sufficiency in medicine production

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Director General of International Affairs at the Ministry of Health says that the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.

Iran exports $104 million medicines overseas in H1: IRICA

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iran exported $104.6 million worth of medicines in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to September 21, 2024), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.

Iran poised to become world’s third pharmaceutical power

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iran took preliminary steps to turn into the third pharmaceutical power in the worldwide.

Mpox virus can be halted, brought under control: WHO

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The World Health Organization secretary general said on Friday that the new mpox virus can be halted and brought under control.

9 infants die of whooping cough outbreak in UK

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Nine infants have died since the beginning of an outbreak of whooping cough in November last year, according to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Thursday.

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Iran exports medicinal, pharmaceutical products to 50 states

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) says the country exports raw materials and pharmaceutical products to approximately 50 countries around the world.

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Iran capable to export medicines, medical equipment to Africa

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran has the potential to export medicines and medical equipment to 20 African countries, the director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) for international affairs said.

Iran one of most successful medicine exporters in region

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The head of the Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) described Iran as one of the most successful medicine exporters in the region.

Iran ready to export medicine to Armenia: Official

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran says it is ready to export Iran-made pharmaceutical products to Armenia.

Iran exports extract of medicinal herbs to Europe, Americas

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – A member of the Union of Manufacturers and Exporters of Medicinal Plants said the extract of medicinal herbs produced according to the world’s latest standards is exported from Iran to American and European countries.

TPOI:

Iran exports $100 million of medicines overseas annually

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The director general of the America and Europe Affairs Office of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said $100 million worth of drugs and medicines have been exported from the country so far since March 21, 2023.

AEOI unveils radiopharmaceutical for prostate cancer

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has unveiled its latest diagnostic radiopharmaceutical for prostate cancer.

Injectable anti-cancer drug unveiled in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – An Iranian knowledge-based company developed an injectable drug used in the treatment of a broad range of cancers.

Iranian medics call on UN chief to prevent Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The president of Iran’s Academy of Medical Sciences has called on the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to either take effective measures to stop Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip or resign.

Iran ranks first in ophthalmology in West Asia: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran ranks first in the field of ophthalmology among West Asian countries and competes with the world’s most advanced countries in this regard, according to an Iranian health official.

Iran among five countries producing genetic kits in world

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran is among the 5 countries producing genetic kits across the world despite US-led sanctions hampering the Islamic Republic’s efforts to acquire the state-of-the-art medical technology, a senior Iranian health official says.

Iran exports pharmaceuticals to 40 countries: official

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – A senior Iranian health official has hailed the country’s progress in the fields of medical science and pharmaceutical industry, pointing to the export of Iranian-developed medicines to 40 countries across the world.

Iran breaks US monopoly in production of stroke medication

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran has managed to develop Alteplase (Altelyse), becoming the second producer after the US of the medicine used to treat acute ischemic stroke.

Iran among 3 countries producing anticancer drug ibrutinib

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran has become the third country in the world to indigenize production of an anticancer drug known as ibrutinib, which is used to treat various types of blood cancer.

Iran censure US lies on exempting medicines from sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council of Foreign Relations has censured US lies about exempting medicines from anti-Iran sanctions, saying Washington’s empty claims are an example of its hypocrisy.

Baha'i medical mafia family detained in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian security forces have identified and arrested a wealthy Baha'i family who were involved in interrupting the country's medicine market.

Knowledge-based firm makes heart attack rapid diagnosis kit

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – A team of experts at an Iranian knowledge-based firm has developed the technology to produce a rapid test kit for diagnosing heart attacks.

Iran top producer of Radiopharmaceuticals in region

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – An official in the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Iran is the top producer of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in the region.

Iran FDA head:

Foreign firms reneg on promises to deliver thalassemia drugs

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Prominent foreign companies that produce medicines for thalassemia do not fully hold to their promises to deliver the medicine, the chairman of the Food and Drug Administration of The Islamic Republic of Iran (FDA) said.

Raeisi hails Iran progress in medical science amid sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iran's President Raeisi has hailed the progress Iranian scientists have made in the field of medical science despite decades of sanctions, particularly referring to the production of world-class equipment and medicine.

20 states demanding Iran medicine: official

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Minister of Health and Medical Education of Iran Bahram Einollahi has said that 20 countries are demanding Iran-made medicines and medical equipment.

13 Iranian knowledge-based firms attend MEDICA 2022

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – 13 Iranian knowledge-based companies active in the field of medicine participated in the Word Forum for Medicine-International Exhibition and Conference (MEDICA 2022) in Germany.

Iran, UAE keen on cooperating in medicine production

TEHRAN, Nov. 9 (MNA) – Iran is ready to cooperate with the Ministry of Health & Prevention of the United Arab Emirates and to further expand mutual ties, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said.

TPOI chief:

Iran eyeing Russia's $20bn lucrative pharmaceutical market

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said the ground is ready for Iranian companies following the withdrawal of Western companies from Russia's big pharmaceutical market.