PMRA stands for Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority.

Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) is a statutory organization established by PMRA Act No. 9 of 2019 to replace the then Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Board (PMPB).

The Authority is mandated under Section 68 of the PMRA Act to screen and approve advertising materials for medicines and allied substances before they are broadcast or publicized.

The applicant is required to submit a completed application form (attached below) together with the advertising material and prescribed fees. Authorization is granted if the application meets the required standards in the guidelines.

These include acaricides, cosmetics, disinfectants, food supplements, feed additives and supplements, traditional medicines, medical and surgical sundries, medical devices, reagents and condoms.

Use any of the two account numbers to pay for any service at PMRA:
1. Bank Name: National Bank of Malawi
Account Number: 1007551955
Account Name: Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority
Branch: Capital City

2. Bank Name: Standard Bank
Account Number: 9100002325559
Account Name: Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority
Branch: Capital City