New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Indian drugmakers could supply medicines directly to Argentina's provincial governments under a revised regulatory framework that eases barriers to pharmaceutical imports. The Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) is seeking supply bids and indicative prices from domestic manufacturers to meet the requirements of Tucuman province, following changes allowing provincial authorities to import medicines directly.

Under the revised rules, Argentina now accepts good manufacturing practice (GMP) certifications issued by regulators recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the Geneva-based Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), paving the way ...