Pakistan Government Maintains Drug Deregulation Amid Price Rise

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•The government of Pakistan is continuing its drug deregulation policy as of March 2, 2026.
•Medicine prices in Pakistan have risen recently despite deregulation.
•The policy impacts the pharmaceutical market and drug pricing within Pakistan.

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▸If the Pakistani government reverses drug deregulation medicine prices may stabilize or decrease, improving affordability for patients

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REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Despite rising prices, govt sticking with drug deregulation

The Pakistani government has decided to continue its policy of drug deregulation despite an increase in medicine prices. This decision affects the availability and cost of pharmaceuticals for the public and could influence healthcare access and affordability in Pakistan.