Public ID: PID-9PKMAB

UK pharmaceutical companies that supply non-tendered medicines in Vietnam can now supply directly to public hospitals

in Vietnam

Trade barrier summary

Vietnam’s government has passed an amendment to the Tender Law. This change now allows public hospital pharmacies to self-procure pharmaceutical products and medical equipment for retail sale, even if they do not go through public tendering.

It opens a new supply channel for UK businesses and will increase patients’ access to medicines and vaccines.

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Sectors affected

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

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Resolved

Yes - June 2025

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Date reported

15 December 2023

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Last updated

24 October 2025

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Public ID

PID-9PKMAB

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