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Health Sciences Authority's Considerations for Importation of Generic Medicines into Singapore

7 August 2024

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NOTICE PAPER NO. 2969

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 7 AUGUST 2024


Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

MP for Sengkang GRC


Question No. 6023


To ask the Minister for Health (a) whether the Health Sciences Authority exercises any guidance or determination over the importation of generic medicines into Singapore; (b) if so, what are the considerations for determining whether a generic medicine can be imported into Singapore; and (c) if not, why not.


Answer


1     We encourage the import of generic medicines into Singapore, after the original patents have expired. However, all medicines, including generic medicines, have to be evaluated and approved by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for safety, quality, efficacy and ability to meet Good Distribution Practice standards before they can be supplied in Singapore. 


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