Govt demanded to curb import of foreign medicines which already produced in Nepal

english.makalukhabar.com · 21 hours ago

The Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) has requested the government to curb the import of foreign medicines that are already produced within Nepal, emphasizing the need to promote internal competition. APPON notes that while Nepal is self-sufficient in various medicines, many domestic industries are struggling due to competition from imported drugs, with some facing closure. They suggest importing only raw materials for medicines and highlight issues like high production costs, low customs duty on imports, and taxes on packaging materials as barriers for Nepali industries.