Pan American Network for Drug Regulatory Harmonization - PANDRH - PAHO/WHO

The Pan American Network for Drug Regulatory Harmonization (PANDRH) is an initiative of the national regulatory authorities within the Region, and PAHO, that supports the processes of pharmaceutical regulatory harmonization in the Americas, within the framework of national and sub-regional health policies and recognizing pre-existing asymmetries.

Objectives of the PANDRH Network

Strengthen the regulatory systems

of the countries in the Region by promoting cooperation and the exchange of experiences among the Member States, PAHO, other regional and international organizations, civil society, industry, and academia.

Develop and implement common proposals

such as projects, guidelines, technical documents, and work plans—within the scope of health technologies regulation, in line with international standards aimed at regulatory convergence.

Promote capacity building in good regulatory practices and regulatory science

to support the introduction and strengthening of these approaches in the countries of the Region.

Encourage the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) of the Region to consolidate robust and effective structures

that strengthen their regulatory functions as an essential component of health systems, in accordance with national needs and the criteria established by PAHO.

PANDRH Network Objectives

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