Legal framework

We comply with the Iraqi legislation governing pharmaceutical consulting offices. This is a reference summary; the text published in the Iraqi Official Gazette prevails.

Instructions No. 1 of 2026 — Non-governmental pharmaceutical consulting offices

Licence from the Pharmacists Syndicate, publication in two dailies before starting, registers of minutes, contracting parties and certificates, an annual report, renewal in Q1, and a ban on drug promotion and commercial agency.

Instructions No. 2 of 2026 — Code of professional conduct

Confidentiality, working within the licence, notifying the syndicate of partnership contracts, independent technical opinion, and no unfair competition.

Non-Governmental Consulting Offices Law No. 16 of 2000

Founding conditions, fees, founders' joint liability, disciplinary penalties, and the duty to show the name and seal in Arabic.

Pharmacists Syndicate Law No. 112 of 1966

Organises the syndicate, its bodies and disciplinary committees.