Directorate General of Drug Administration
Principal drug regulatory agency in Bangladesh
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) is the principal drug regulatory agency in Bangladesh and it functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.[1][2]
| Formation | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Key people | Md. Alamgir Hossain (Director General) |
Parent organization | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Website | Department of Drug Administration |
History
Directorate General of Drug Administration was established in 1976 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as a separate department. It was upgraded on 17 January 2010.[3] The department is responsible for issuing licenses to pharmaceutical companies.[4] The Drug Control Committee of the department decides on drug registration.[5]
