EghtesadOnline: Drug seizures by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration over the first quarter of the current year (March 21-June 21) increased by 523% compared with the same period of last year.

EghtesadOnline: Import order registration for $1.96 billion worth of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment has been made from March 20 to Sept. 5, indicating a 9% decline compared with the corresponding period of last year, the head of Iran Food and Drug Administration said.