PSW, DRAP collaborate to launch digital platform

KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) have launched the DRAP Clearance Gateway, a digital platform aimed at streamlining regulatory compliance, eliminating inefficiencies and providing real-time transparency across the pharmaceutical supply chain.

The platform was announced by PSW on Tuesday, which said that by reducing administrative delays and expediting the clearance of essential medicines, the initiative not only enhances access to life-saving pharmaceuticals but also aligns Pakistan’s trade practices with international standards.

According to PSW, the DRAP Clearance Gateway has received positive feedback from key stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals and trade experts, for its potential to foster efficiency, reliability and innovation within Pakistan’s healthcare sector.Experts from the DRAP and PSW domain teams collaborated closely over four years to design the platform -- identifying and eliminating several redundant documentations, and procedural requirements during the process. DRAP employees and other stakeholders have also been given extensive training on the use of the system.

Chief Executive Officer of PSW Syed Aftab Haider highlighted the transformative impact of the initiative, saying, “The DRAP Clearance Gateway represents a pivotal milestone for Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry. By digitalising regulatory processes, we are simplifying compliance and helping the pharma industry reduce the time and cost of doing business enabling them to become more competitive in the global supply chain. PSW remains committed to leveraging innovative solutions to establish a globally integrated healthcare framework.”