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Taiwan Enacts New Drug Withdrawal Control Measures

10/13/2025

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Taiwan announced new inventory control measures to manage the withdrawal of 47 drugs, a move by Health Minister Shih Chung-liang.
The amendments to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act require drug manufacturers to notify authorities six months before withdrawals.
The Food and Drug Administration will oversee inventory and start special import programs to prevent shortages.
The ministry will secure cyclosporine supplies through special imports to address essential needs.

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Taiwan announced new inventory control measures to manage the withdrawal of 47 drugs, a move by Health Minister Shih Chung-liang.
The amendments to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act require drug manufacturers to notify authorities six months before withdrawals.
The Food and Drug Administration will oversee inventory and start special import programs to prevent shortages.
The ministry will secure cyclosporine supplies through special imports to address essential needs.