TEHRAN – Iran has developed 13 methods of pharmaceutical technology in less than one year, secretary of Biotech Development Center (BioDC) at Science and Technology Vice-Presidency announced.

Mostafa Qanei said that over 40 graduated pharmacists are now active in the acceleration centers in the field of pharmaceutical industry and have great achievement in this field.

“Through research and study, Iran faces great achievements in all scientific fields,” he said.

He also pointed out to Iran’s achievements in production of biotechnology medicines saying that government should support startups active in this field.

On Sunday, the vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari announced that Iranian startups meet 98 percent of the domestic market’s need to biotechnology medicine.  

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