At a recent international scientific symposium in Hanoi, regulatory authorities and healthcare experts discussed the roadmap to enhance national pharmaceutical capacity, aiming for health security and global integration.
Advancements in Institutional Reform and Digitalization
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Legal Framework: Updates to the Law on Pharmacy and the implementation of the National Pharmaceutical Development Strategy through 2030 have established a foundation for attracting investment in domestic drug research and production.
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Digital Management: The sector has achieved a breakthrough in digital transformation by linking supply facility data across 34 provinces. Information regarding drug catalogs, raw materials, and business entities is now transparently available.
Strategic Orientations and New Mechanisms
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Implementation of Reliance Mechanisms: Under new 2025 regulations, Vietnam will utilize evaluation results from prestigious global regulatory bodies to shorten the marketing authorization process. This allows faster public access to innovative medicines while maintaining strict safety standards.
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Global Integration (PIC/S): Vietnam is actively pursuing a roadmap to join the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). This move aims to standardize inspection procedures, enhance regulatory reputation, and facilitate pharmaceutical exports to international markets.
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Tech-Driven Governance: Trends in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are being explored to monitor supply chains, forecast market demand, and optimize vaccine testing timelines.
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