The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority - Malawi

09/09/2026

Notice of release of July 2026 licensure examination results.

09/09/2026

The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) hereby publishes Board resolutions on disciplinary hearings involving registered pharmacy personnel and licensed pharmacy business premises.

05/08/2026

PMRA HAILS UGANDA'S NDA FOR RIMS COLLABORATION

The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) has hailed the collaboration with the Uganda National Drug Authority on the implementation of a comprehensive digital transformation programme aimed at strengthening regulatory efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service delivery through the automation of core regulatory functions and processes.

https://www.pmra.mw/pmra-hails-ugandas-nda-for-rims-collaboration/

24/07/2026

PMRA hereby announces change of calendar for the Pharmacy Profession Licensure Examinations from three to twice a year, effective 2027.

15/07/2026

PMRA DG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY

The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) Director General, Charles Chimenya, has reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to transparency and accountability, declaring PMRA a "corruption-free zone". He made the remarks on Tuesday, July 14 2026, as he officially opened a four-day competency training for the Authority’s Institutional Integrity Committee (IIC) at the Manac Conference Facility in Dowa.

The training, facilitated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), aims to equip the recently reconstituted IIC with tools to uphold the highest ethical standards.

"This is not just a slogan, it's a commitment," Chimenya stated, emphasizing that integrity underpins every regulatory function and decision PMRA makes.

He stressed that delivering on PMRA's mandate of safeguarding public health demands unwavering public trust, with integrity as the cornerstone of the Authority's credibility.

The DG issued a direct call for all staff to embrace integrity, with IIC members expected to lead by example. He warned that he would not hesitate to remove any officer from the Committee whose conduct falls short of the expected standard, describing this as a promise to protect the institution's reputation.

Chimenya assured the committee of full institutional backing from the Board and Senior Management, pledging the necessary resources, enabling environment, and support to carry out their oversight mandate without fear or favour. He recognized the IIC as the "conscience" of PMRA and encouraged members to speak up and raise red flags.

He expressed confidence that by the end of the training, which runs up to Friday, participants would be armed with the tools and skills to execute their oversight mandate with confidence and competence.

In the picture, the Director General (4th from left) is posing with IIC members and ACB facilitators during the training.

06/07/2026

The joins the entire Malawi Nation in celebrating 62 Years of Independence today!

23/06/2026

NOW OPEN: Registration for July 2026 licensure examinations for pharmacy personnel is now open.

Follow the link to register:

The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) hereby announces that the July 2026 Licensure examinations for pharmacists, pharmacy technologists and pharmacy assistants will be administered as follows: 

18/06/2026

Chenjezo pa mchitidwe wogwiritsa ntchito mwa chisawawa mankhwala owonjezera mphamvu za kuchipinda:

18/06/2026

Press release: PMRA warns the public against unprescribed use of sexual enhancement medicines and allied substances.

30/05/2026

PMRA welcomes Mr. Charles Chimenya as Director General for the Authority.