Announcements & Notifications
Travel Advisory
January 30th, 2020In light of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan City, China and cases reported in 15 countries as of today(30th January 2020) including Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Nepal; the Ministry of Health urges the general public to avoid/postpone travel to these countries for holidays, pilgrimage, leisure etc… until the outbreak is officially contained/ TRAVEL […]
» read moreNotification on vacancy announcement made for Chief Regulatory Officer
January 7th, 2020The vacancy announcement for the post of Chief Regulatory Officer(s) of the Inspection Division and Post Marketing Control Division was made vide announcement no. DRA/D4b/16-PRO (Adv)/19-20 dated 05 Dec. 2019. However, the DRA could not proceed further with the recruitment process based on the decision of the 124th HRC meeting held on 23 December 2019.
» read moreRe-notification on Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
December 18th, 2019This is to notify all the private pharmacies in the country that the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) will be collecting pharmaceutical wastes at the DRA branch office (Old Medical Supply Depot building) Phuntsholing from 16 October till the end of December 2019. All the concerned pharmacies are therefore requested to adhere to the Pharmaceutical waste […]
» read moreRoyal Civil Service Award 2019
December 12th, 2019The staff of the Drug Regulatory Authority join in celebration for receiving the Royal Civil Service Award (Bronze) by Mr. Kuenzang Dorji, Officiating Chief Regulatory Officer, Inspection Division and Mr. Sonam Jamtsho, Drug Inspector for their dedicated service for the last 10 years.The staff also congratulate Mr. Dawa Tshering, Regulatory Officer for his outstanding performances […]
» read moreVacancy Announcement for Chief Regulatory Officer
December 5th, 2019As per the decision of the 121st HRC meeting held on 25 November 2019, the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) is pleased to announce the vacancy for the post of Chief Regulatory Officer as detailed below: Sl. # Position Title Position Level Slots Minimum Qualification Agency 1. Chief Regulatory Officer P1 A 2 Bachelors in Pharmacy or […]
» read moreWelcome to #MedSafetyWeek! Join 57 medicines regulators around the globe in raising awareness of side effects and the risks of #polypharmacy.
November 25th, 2019The week of 25-29 November 2019 will mark the fourth annual #MedSafetyWeek, where medicine regulatory authorities across the world will take part in a social media campaign to raise awareness of medicine side effects, and the importance of reporting them. This year’s campaign focuses on polypharmacy, with the overarching message that reporting side effects helps […]
» read morePress Release for #MedSafetyWeek
November 24th, 2019Taking multiple medicines? Support the Drug Regulatory Authority by reporting suspected side effects this #MedSafetyWeek The week of 25-29 November 2019 will mark the fourth annual #MedSafetyWeek, where medicine regulatory authorities across the world will take part in a social media campaign to raise awareness of medicine side effects, and the importance of reporting them. […]
» read moreRegulatory Notification on H.pylori kits
October 31st, 2019Please click here to view the notification
» read morePublic Notification on Health Supplements
October 24th, 2019Following the public notification issued by the Office of Consumer Protection on October 21, 2019 establishing MagneSSa Bhutan and Oriens Bhutan to be operating pyramid schemes, the Drug Regulatory Authority would like to notify the general public that Technical Authorization for Sale & Distribution of Medicines issued to Oriens Bhutan is cancelled along with 23 […]
» read moreNotice Inviting RFP for Development and Implementation of Regulatory Information Management System
October 16th, 2019The Drug Regulatory Authority, Kawangjangsa, Thimphu, Bhutan invites eligible consultancy firms having valid relevant Trade License to carry out consulting services on the “Development and Implementation of Regulatory Information Management System” The last date of submission of the bid is on 15 November 2019 at 10:00 AM and will be opened at 10:30 AM on the […]
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