Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines
SFDA hosts their 1st meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines, promoting Arab integration in the field of medicines control and legislation. Topics discussed included registration procedures, monitoring safety and quality, and the role of medicines control labs. Coordination and alignment with legal and regulatory requirements for medicines are key to facilitating availability and lowering costs for patients.
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