Supplying Medicines and Supplements to Kazakhstan
A practical guide for Kazakh importers, distributors and hospital buyers who source from abroad, and for manufacturers and exporters worldwide selling into Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan became the first Central Asian country to reach WHO maturity level 3, in April 2026. Imports still supply about 84% of the market by value, though the government wants half of it made locally by 2029.
Registration is moving to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) rules. New national registrations are still possible until the end of 2027; after that, the EAEU route is the norm.
Kazakhstan at a glance
| Regulator | Committee for Medical and Pharmaceutical Control, with the National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices (NCELS) carrying out the review |
|---|---|
| Routes | EAEU registration, or national registration until 31 December 2027 |
| GMP | An EAEU GMP certificate, or a commitment to an inspection during review or within three years of registration |
| Public buyer | SK-Pharmacy, the single distributor for the state-guaranteed package and compulsory health insurance |
| Pricing | An imported medicine's manufacturer price can't exceed the average of the three lowest reference-country prices |
How to supply medicines to Kazakhstan
- Appoint a representative. Applications are usually filed through a local representative with a legalised power of attorney.
- Choose the route. EAEU registration, which can open other EAEU markets, or national registration while it is still allowed. Both need a CTD-based dossier.
- Plan the GMP inspection. An EAEU GMP certificate, or a commitment to an inspection. Keep your GMP evidence and CoPP ready.
- Supply and marking. Private distributors and pharmacies, or SK-Pharmacy for state supply. Every pack needs a Kazakh Data Matrix code, and labels must be in Kazakh and Russian.
Unregistered medicines can be imported with a Ministry of Health permit for a specific patient's vital needs or for groups of patients with rare diseases. See named-patient and special import and government tender supply.
Supplements
Supplements (biologically active additives) need an EAEU state registration certificate, issued in Kazakhstan by the Committee for Sanitary-Epidemiological Control. We help brands get supplements made under their own label by GMP-certified contract manufacturers: see nutraceutical private label.
What people in Kazakhstan search for
Semrush data from October 2026 shows that people in Kazakhstan search mostly in Russian: vitamin D (витамин Д, about 14,800 searches a month), collagen (коллаген, about 12,100), vitamin D3, protein and multivitamins.
Supplements we can help you make
Medicines Kazakh importers commonly source include cardiovascular, diabetes and hospital products. Some examples we list:
Documents to ask your supplier for
- A Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP) in WHO format.
- The plant's GMP evidence, such as a WHO-GMP, EU-GMP or PIC/S certificate, plus any inspection by your regulator.
- The registration dossier (CTD or ACTD), with bioequivalence data for generics where required.
- Stability data for hot climates.
- A Certificate of Analysis for every batch.
Not sure a supplier is genuine? Read how to verify a pharmaceutical supplier. For the neighbouring markets, see our Russia, EAEU and CIS import guide.
Sourcing for Kazakhstan?
Send the product, strength, quantity and the documents your regulator needs. We will match you with GMP-certified manufacturers and suppliers who can serve your market, wherever they are based.
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