Nepal Strengthens Antibiotic Sales Controls Under National Resistance Action Plan

On 31 October, Nepal reported measures under its National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance to restrict the sale of antibiotics without valid medical prescriptions. The framework covers human, veterinary and aquaculture sectors and includes prescription records, audits and stronger oversight of antibiotic distribution. The five-year plan carries an estimated implementation cost of NPR 4.586 billion. Pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and compliance advisers can explore opportunities in regulatory reporting, prescription monitoring and secure records management. HPC can support compliance analytics and data-management infrastructure; contact HPC for a quotation based on your confirmed project scope.