Trinidad and Tobago - PharmaceuticalsTrinidad & Tobago - Pharmaceuticals
Overview
TT imports most pharmaceuticals as it has a very small domestic industry. The Ministry of Health provides medicines for lifestyle-related diseases free of charge. There are over 250 pharmacies throughout the country that provide medications through the Chronic Disease Assistance Program (CDAP). Under CDAP, nearly 50 drugs are distributed for free to patients with certain conditions, including diabetes, asthma, cardiac diseases, arthritis, glaucoma, depression, high blood pressure, enlarged prostate, epilepsy, hypercholesterolemia, Parkinson’s disease, and thyroid diseases. All TT citizens are eligible and there are no age restrictions or exceptions.
Leading Sub-Sectors
Pharmaceuticals for lifestyle-related diseases like:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Heart disease
- Colon cancer
- Alzheimer’s
- Chronic liver disease
Opportunities
High quality generic pharmaceuticals
Web Resources
Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health
Chemistry Food and Drug Division
National Insurance Property Development Company Limited(NIPDEC)
Pharmaceutical Society of Trinidad and Tobago