Announcements & Notifications
Regulatory Notification on Substandard (contaminated) paediatric medicines identified in WHO region of Africa.
October 6th, 2022Please click here to view the notification Product List
» read moreCompetency Examination on 27th October 2022
October 3rd, 2022This is to inform that DRA will be conducting Competency Examination on 27th October 2022. Individuals with qualifications as per BMRR 2019 and wishing to sit for the exam are requested to report to the Registration Division, DRA by 9:30 am with the following documents: CID Copy BMHC certificate Two recent size passport Photo Fee: […]
» read moreNotification on Requirement of Technical Authorization for sales, distribution of Medical Devices and Registration of Medical Devices
August 31st, 2022“The medicines Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2003”, mandated the Drug Regulatory Authority to develop policies, guidelines and standards on the regulation of medicinal products including medical devices to ensure the safety, quality and efficacy/performance of these products in the market. Furthermore, pursuant to the provisions of the same law, a Technical Authorization is […]
» read moreCompetency Examination on 26th Aug 2022
August 8th, 2022This is to inform that DRA will be conducting Competency Examination on 26th Aug 2022. Individuals with qualifications as per BMRR 2019 and wishing to sit for the exam are requested to report to the Registration Division, DRA by 9:30 am with the following documents: CID Copy BMHC certificate Two recent size passport Photo Fee: Nu […]
» read morePromotion ceremony
July 12th, 2022A simple ceremony was held this afternoon at DRA to mark the promotion of Mr. Guru. He was promoted to Assistant Regulatory Officer II. Tashi Delek!
» read moreGuideline for Importation of Medicinal Products and Health Supplements
July 8th, 2022As per the provisions of the Medicines Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2003, applicants for importation of the medicinal product shall apply to the Authority in the prescribed form before importing the medicinal products into the country. Medicinal products include human and veterinary allopathic medicines, traditional medicines, vaccines, medical devices and blood & blood […]
» read moreDraft Guideline for Clinical Trials Authorization in Bhutan 2022
June 28th, 2022We are pleased to share the draft “Guideline for Clinical Trials Authorization in Bhutan 2022” for comments and suggestions from relevant stakeholders. You may send your comments or views on the draft document latest by 28th Sept. 2022 to gtshering@dra.gov.bt. Please click here to view the guideline
» read more6th Stakeholder Workshop from 13-15 June 2022
June 15th, 2022The Drug Regulatory Authority conducted the 6th stakeholder workshop from 13-15 June 2022 where pharmacy wholesalers and retailers were invited to disseminate regulatory updates and discuss issues and challenges. Other relevant stakeholders from the DoMSHI, Bhutan Post, RRCO (Paro and Phuntsholing), and JDWNRH were also involved.
» read moreWelcome to Mr. Nattawat Sirawattanachai
May 30th, 2022The Drug Regulatory Authority received a Thai Volunteer on May 23, 2022 under the scheme ‘Friends From Thailand’. He will be working in DRA for an initial term of one year. Mr. Nattawat Sirawattanachai will be working as Information & Communication Technology Officer under Drug Regulatory Authority. Mr. Nattawat will mainly assist the agency in […]
» read moreCompetency Examination on 30th May 2022
May 20th, 2022This is to inform that DRA will be conducting Competency Examination on 30th May, 2022. Individuals with qualifications as per BMRR 2019 and wishing to sit for the exam are requested to report to the Registration Division, DRA by 9:30 am with the following documents: CID Copy BMHC certificate Two recent size passport Photo Fee: Nu […]
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