Announcements & Notifications
Handing over the charges of the Drug Controller
July 13th, 2020In a simple ceremony on Friday (10/7/20), Mr.Kinga Jamphel handed over the charges of the Drug Controller to Mr.Kunzang Dorji, Officiating Drug Controller. The former Drug Controller is now the Registrar of Bhutan Medical and Health Council.
» read moreCelebration of Foundation Day
June 14th, 2020To mark the Foundation Day, in a small ceremony the Drug Regulatory Authority launched Newsletter, Annual Report and communication & advocacy materials. The Drug Regulatory Electronic Administration and Management System (DReAMS) was also launched. The staff also signed the Integrity Pledge in an effort towards promoting transparency and efficiency. The event was graced by Dr.Rui […]
» read morePress Release for Foundation Day
June 14th, 2020The Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) is celebrating its Foundation Day on 14 June 2020. DRA was established in 2004 as a Unit under the Ministry of Health and delinked in 2008 forming an autonomous government agency. The celebration of foundation day is aimed at creating public awareness on the roles and responsibilities of DRA; educating […]
» read moreNotification 19/DRA/D4b/12-NTF/19-20/1386 on Hand Sanitizers
April 27th, 2020In continuation to earlier Notification, the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) notifies the general public that the following brands of hand sanitizers meet the minimum requirement of alcohol content (60%v/v) as per WHO Guide for Hand Hygiene or anti-microbial activity in addition to earlier list. 1. PRETIZER Handrub (Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Ethanol Antiseptic Solution), manufactured by […]
» read moreList of Hand Sanitizers
March 30th, 2020Please click here to view the List of Hand Sanitizers which are compliant/non-compliant as per WHO guide for Hand Hygiene
» read moreNotification DRA/D4b/12-NTF/19-20/1315 on brands of hand sanitizers that meets the minimum requirement of alcohol content (60%v/v) as per WHO Guide for Hand Hygiene
March 27th, 2020In continuation to Notification No.19/DRA/DC/Notifications/2019-20/1204 dated March 23, 2020, the Drug Regulatory Authority hereby notifies the general public that the following brands of hand sanitizers meets the minimum requirement of alcohol content (60%v/v) as per WHO Guide for Hand Hygiene: 1. Dr. Clean Hand Sanitizers 400ml and 100ml (Isopropyl Alcohol I.P 70% v/v) manufactured by […]
» read moreNotification 19/DRA/DC/Notifications/2019-20/1304 on recalling of sub-standard hand sanitizers
March 23rd, 2020To ensure public safety in the wake of the COVID-19 situation, the Office of Consumer Protection, MoEA and the Drug Regulatory Authority jointly carried out market inspections to check reliability, effectiveness and efficacy of some hand sanitizers that are sold in the market. Some of the available brands were sent for lab testing of alcohol […]
» read moreNotification 19/DRA/DC/Notifications/2019-20/1298 for importing hand sanitizer
March 19th, 2020There has been a surge in public demand for hand sanitizers in light of COVID-19 pandemic resulting in shortages of supplies. To meet this demand gap, public institutions have initiated the production and distribution of hand sanitizers. The Authority acknowledges the efforts put in towards ensuring the availability of hand sanitizers in the country. However, […]
» read moreNotification DRA/D4b/12-NTF/19-20/1207 for personal protective equipment and products
March 6th, 2020The Drug Regulatory Authority solicits the support of individuals and business entities in the national efforts towards prevention and control of COVID-19. NotificationDRA/D4b/12-NTF/19-20/1207 6 March 2020 In light of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country, it has been noticed that there is increased public demand for personal protective equipment and products such […]
» read moreTravel 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 […]
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