| Case ID |
ded95055-ead0-49f2-b5c0-41c61dd85c86 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.5096 of 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 14, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court directed the authorities to issue a formal notification recognizing four domestic institutions approved to conduct Bio Equivalence and Bio Availability tests for anti-T.B. drugs. The court emphasized the need for such a notification to ensure that the decision of the Federal Government is effective and beneficial, ultimately reducing drug prices and ensuring availability for public use. The petition was disposed of with the directive to issue the necessary notification before the end of the current financial year. |
| Summary |
In the case of Pharma Wise Labs. Ltd. vs. Secretary Health, the Lahore High Court addressed a constitutional petition regarding the certification of Bio Equivalence and Bio Availability (B.E.B.A.) necessary for anti-T.B. drugs. The petitioner, a pharmaceutical company, faced challenges as no WHO-approved laboratory was willing to conduct the required tests, a condition set by the provincial government that allegedly favored larger pharmaceutical lobbies. The court noted that while four institutions had been recognized by the Federal Government to conduct these tests, there was a lack of formal documentation confirming their authority. The court directed the issuance of a formal notification to empower these institutions, aiming to enhance domestic drug manufacturing capabilities and ensure affordable medication availability across the country. This decision underscores the importance of regulatory clarity in the pharmaceutical sector to prevent monopolistic practices and promote public health. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore,
Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamia University, Bahawalpur,
Dow University of Medical and Health Sciences,
HEJ Research Institute, Karachi University
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL, J
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
PHARMA WISE LABS. LTD.
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| Respondents |
SECRETARY HEALTH,
National T.B. Control Programme,
Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 1092,
2012 PLD 222
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
Art. 199
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