Regulations-for-the-Preparation-and-Supply-of-Traditional-Persian-Medicine-Products:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-for-Specialists
Regulations-for-the-Preparation-and-Supply-of-Traditional-Persian-Medicine-Products:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-for-Specialists
Regulation on the Preparation and Supply of Traditional Persian Medicine Products
The "Regulation on the Preparation and Supply of Traditional Persian Medicine Products" has been developed in order to achieve the following objectives:
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Updating and scientifically directing the country's talents and capabilities regarding the historical background of Traditional Persian Medicine and the diverse botanical composition.
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Developing products based on the books of Traditional Persian Medicine.
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Establishing an integrated system for the supply of traditional medicines in pharmacies and herbalist shops (Attari).
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Promoting and expanding the culture of using Traditional Persian Medicine and improving public health.
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Increasing the awareness of physicians and pharmacists regarding Traditional Persian Medicine and treatment with natural medicines.
The complete file of the regulation is available for download at the bottom of this page (below the dashed line).
What is its difference from the "Guideline for the Preparation and Supply of Galenic Medicines" in pharmacies? (Refer to the table below)
| Subject | Galenic Instructions | Traditional Medicine Products Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of Application | Focuses on traditional Galenic medicines (prepared in pharmacies by the technical manager). | Includes all Traditional Medicine products (herbal, mineral, animal) for production in factories and pharmacies. |
| License Conditions | Requires approval from the pharmacy's technical manager and compliance with specific conditions for preparation within the pharmacy. | License for pharmacists with 10 years of experience in Traditional Medicine and approval from the Council for the Review of Herbal Medicines. |
| Labeling | Mandatory inclusion of the patient's name, administration instructions, warnings, and a maximum expiry date of 1 month. | Inclusion of "Iranian Traditional Medicine Product," manufacturer's name, production/expiry date, and general administration instructions. |
| Expiry Date | Maximum of 1 month (emphasizing the instability of Galenic preparations). | Expiry date depends on the product type and Ministry of Health approval (generally longer). |
| Reference Sources | List of 31 reference books (including various pharmacopoeias (Qarabadin) and lesser-known texts). | List of 10 main books (such as Avicenna's Canon, Al-Hawi, and Zakhireh Kharazmshahi). |
| Production Limitations | Prohibition of mass production and storage; only for direct patient consumption. | Possibility of workshop/industrial scale production with Ministry of Health license. |
| Preparation Conditions | Requires a separate preparation unit within the pharmacy with specific equipment (scales, water bath, filter paper). | Emphasis on formulation compliance with reference books and quality control of raw materials. |
The complete file of the regulation is available for download at the bottom of this page (below the dashed line).
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