By John Lee. [Update: On 16th October 2025, Citi Pharma clarified to the Pakistan Stock Exchange that no decision had been made to open a factory in Iraq. Our article below was based on a post that Citi Pharma published on its own Facebook page, in which it clearly states, "We are excited to announce […]
By Ahmed Hankawi, Shayma Aziz, and Abdulhadi AlShimary, Partners, Etihad Law. Etihad Law is proud to announce the publication of our new Pharma Legal Handbook: Iraq. The pharmaceutical sector in Iraq is one of the fastest-growing industries, yet it remains one of the most legally complex. To help businesses, investors, and compliance professionals navigate this […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khalid Battal Al-Najm, has inaugurated five advanced medical projects at the Baghdad factory of Samarra Pharmaceutical Company. The initiative aims to enhance the production of vital medical supplies while encouraging private sector participation in the healthcare industry. Minister Al-Najm highlighted that the Baghdad factory produces a […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Health has held high-level discussions with a delegation from French pharmaceutical company Sanofi, aimed at strengthening collaboration on biopharmaceutical development, healthcare capacity-building, and policy modernisation. The meeting was chaired by Health Minister Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, who welcomed Sanofi's delegation led by Dr. Rami Nassar. The minister emphasised […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has directed the advancement of public-private partnerships in Iraq's pharmaceutical sector, with a particular focus on expanding local production of cancer treatments. At a high-level meeting on Sunday with the Minister of Health, advisors, private-sector pharmaceutical producers, and the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, the Prime Minister reviewed progress […]
By John Lee. The Samarra-based General Company for the Manufacture of Medicines and Medical Supplies, a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the successful local production of "Glimee-M" (GLIMEE-M) tablets, marking its first-ever manufacture of this oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. According to the company's Director General, Chemical […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has inaugurated the new "Hydrogen" Pharmaceutical Plant in Karbala Governorate, specializing in the production of cancer treatment medications. The state-of-the-art facility is part of the government's strategic initiative to localize pharmaceutical production, positioning Iraq as a regional leader in the manufacturing of complex medications at affordable costs. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated two private sector pharmaceutical plants for antibiotics (cephalosporin) and immunosuppressive drugs on Saturday, as part of the government's pharmaceutical localization program, which is a priority in the government's agenda. The Prime Minister inspected the pharmaceutical plant operations, which rely on cutting-edge global technology from the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Health has renewed its strategic partnership with Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services in Iraq. This renewal follows a year of fruitful collaboration that has seen the launch of several ambitious projects aimed at improving the quality of healthcare and expanding […]
By John Lee. An advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister has reportedly said that international pharmaceutical and healthcare companies are keen to set up factories in Iraq. State-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) quotes Hammoudi Al-Lami as saying that UK-based AstraZeneca held a meeting a month ago with a view to entering the Iraqi market, "either […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Health Ministry has announced new initiatives with Saudi Arabia, focusing on establishing health centers and pharmaceutical factories. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Minister of Health Saleh Al-Hasnawi emphasized the significant development in Iraqi-Saudi relations, spanning political, economic, and service sectors. He said the two ministries are jointly […]
By John Lee. Iraq plans to establish 44 new pharmaceutical factories across the country. Hamoudi Al-Lami, an advisor to the Prime Minister, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that 25 of the factories will be in Baghdad, while the remaining facilities are spread across different provinces, including Kirkuk, Erbil, Basra, Karbala, and six in […]
