The impact of the increase in import verification fees on local production capacity of selected medicines in Uganda

ConclusionsLocal pharmaceutical production capacity increased with the increase in import verification fees with significant increases in production of oral liquids and capsules. Successful implementation of policies supporting local production will promote the development of local pharmaceutical industries. Governments should consider increasing the list of medicines to benefit from the import verification fees increase by adding all essential generic medicines for which there is adequate domestic production capacity and technical skills.
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research