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ABOUT NMRC

The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) is a statutory body established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, Act 13 of 2003, to regulate the use of medicines in Namibia. The NMRC is appointed by the Minister responsible for health.

The NMRC appoints technical committees to assist it in carrying out its mandate of regulating the sale and use of medicines in Namibia. The office of the Registrar of Medicines serves as NMRC secretariat and provides administrative and technical support to the Council

MISSION

To ensure safe, efficacious, quality medicines, related substances and medical devices for human and animal use in accordance with recognized international standards and facilitate their availability, accessibility and affordability.

VISION

A robust Medicines Regulatory Authority for the benefit and safety of Namibia’s human and animal health.

CORE VALUES

  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Efficiency
  • Confidentiality
  • Professionalism
  • Ethics