This article describes the history and status of the pharmaceutical or drug industry in Bangladesh and how it relates and compares with the global pharmaceutical industry.

The rise of the pharmaceutical sector of Bangladesh

In Bangladesh the pharmaceutical sector is one of the most developed hi-tech sectors within the country's economy. After the promulgation of Drug Control Ordinance - 1982, the development of this sector was accelerated. The professional knowledge, thoughts and innovative ideas of the pharmaceutical professionals working in this sector are the key factors for this developments. Due to recent development of this sector it is exporting medicines to global market including European market. This sector is also providing 97% of the total medicine requirement of the local market. Leading pharmaceutical companies are expanding their business with the aim to expand export market. Recently few new industries have been established with high tech equipments and professionals which will enhance the strength of this sector.

Regulatory authorities

Two organizations, one government (Directorate of Drug Administration) and one semi-government (Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh), control pharmacy practice in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society is affiliated with international organizations International Pharmaceutical Federation

International Pharmaceutical Federation

The International Pharmaceutical Federation or Fédération Internationale Pharmaceutique, abbreviated as FIP, is an international federation of national organisations that represent pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists...

 and Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association.

Companies

• Renata Ltd. (former Pfizer Laboratories Bangladesh Ltd.)/ www.renata-ltd.com
• Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Limited
• The ACME Laboratories Ltd
  The ACME Laboratories Ltd
  The ACME Laboratories Ltd is a major pharmaceutical company based in Bangladesh. It is part of the ACME Group of Companies.-Corporate history:*1954 Year of Establishment...
  
  
• Amico Laboratories
  Amico Laboratories
  Amico Laboratories Limited , also known as Amico Laboratories is a major pharmaceutical company based in Bangladesh. It is part of the Mona Group of Companies.-Corporate history:...
  
  
• Aristopharma Ltd
• Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Beximco Pharma
• Bristol Pharma Ltd
• Delta Pharma Limited.
• Eskayef Bangladesh Limited
  Eskayef Bangladesh Limited
  Eskayef Bangladesh Limited, also known as SK+F, is a pharmaceutical company based in Bangladesh. It is part of the Transcom Group.- Corporate history :...
  
  
• Gaco Pharmaceutical Limited
• UniMed & UniHealth Pharma Limited
• GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Ltd.
• Globe Pharmaceutical Limited
• Healthcare pharmaceuticals Limited
• IBN Sina
• Incepta Pharmaceuticals
• MonicoPharma Ltd. Bangladesh
• Novo Healthcare & Pharma Limited
• Opsonin Pharma Limited
• Orion Pharma Limited
• Paradise Chemical Industries
• Popular Pharmaceuticals Limited
• Renata Limited
  Renata Limited
  Renata Limited , also known as Renata, is one of the top ten pharmaceutical manufacturers in Bangladesh. Renata is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of human pharmaceutical and animal health products. The company also manufactures animal therapeutics and nutrition products...
  
  
• Syntho Laboratories Limited
• Silva Pharmaceutical Limited
• Square Pharmaceuticals
• Supreme Pharmaceuticals Limited
• Jayson Pharmaceutical Limited
• Sonear Laboratories Limited
• Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

External links

• "Bangla Pharma: Waiting in the wings"
• Bangladesh Association of P harmaceutical Industries
• Pharmacy Education
• Emedicalpoint
• Emedicalpoint