The document discusses Nepal's national drug policies from 1991 to present. It provides the following key points: 1. Nepal introduced its first National Health Policy in 1991 to improve rural health access. This led to a National Drug Policy in 1995 to ensure availability of safe, effective drugs at affordable prices nationwide. 2. The drug policy has been revised over time, with the 2007 revision strengthening regulatory authorities and encouraging research collaboration. It aims to improve drug management, quality assurance, rational use, and develop the domestic drug industry. 3. Considerable progress has been made in achieving many of the drug policy's objectives, such as establishing quality control laboratories, increasing domestic drug production, and implementing drug information systems. However,