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Indonesia Strengthens National Pharmaceutical Independence through Military-Produced Medicines

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The Indonesian Ministry of Defense is reinforcing national pharmaceutical independence by optimizing the production capacity of medicines by the three branches of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). The Pharmacy Institutions (Lafi) of the TNI have demonstrated significant production capabilities, producing essential medicines for soldiers and the wider community. With a long history of producing medicines, Lafi TNI has undergone strict licensing, certification, and monitoring by the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) to guarantee product quality and safety.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lafi TNI has been operating since 1950, producing medicines to support the health needs of soldiers, with all production results undergoing strict licensing, certification, and monitoring by the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM).
  • Each Lafi TNI has shown significant production capacity, with Lafiad (Army Pharmacy Institution) producing 14 types of medicines, Lafial (Navy Pharmacy Institution) producing 44 types of medicines, and Lafiau (Air Force Pharmacy Institution) producing 30 types of medicines.
  • Lafiad has produced 11,537,180 tablets of Fimol (Paracetamol) 500 Mg, while Lafial has produced 4,716,981 caplets of Ponstal (painkiller) 500 mg to support the drug needs of KDMP pharmacy outlets.
  • Lafiau has produced 1,200,000 capsules of Cefalaf Capsules (antibiotic) 500 mg to support the KDMP program.
  • The Ministry of Defense has coordinated with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, BPOM, and State-Owned Pharmaceutical Companies (PT. Kimia Farma Tbk and PT. Bio Farma Persero) in planning the production of medicines by Lafi TNI to support the KDMP program.
  • The Lafi's production is focused on fulfilling the need for medicines at the Red and White Village Cooperative (KDMP) pharmacy outlets, with a goal of reducing dependence on imports and ensuring the availability of quality essential medicines.

Statistics:

  • 11,537,180 tablets of Fimol (Paracetamol) 500 Mg produced by Lafiad.
  • 4,716,981 caplets of Ponstal (painkiller) 500 mg produced by Lafial.
  • 1,200,000 capsules of Cefalaf Capsules (antibiotic) 500 mg produced by Lafiau.
  • 30 types of medicines produced by Lafiau (Air Force Pharmacy Institution).
  • 44 types of medicines produced by Lafial (Navy Pharmacy Institution).
  • 14 types of medicines produced by Lafiad (Army Pharmacy Institution).

Sources:

  • Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia
  • Original Press Release: Jakarta, July 11
  • Contify.com (Copyright 2017)

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