On October 23, 2026, a scientific and practical seminar entitled “Evidence-Based Phytopharmacology – The Foundation of the Quality and Safety of Medicinal Products” was held at the School of Pharmacy of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University. The event was organized within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 – “Partnerships for the Goals.”
The seminar was opened with a welcoming speech by Z.B. Sakipova, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Professor. In her address, she emphasized the importance of evidence-based phytopharmacology in ensuring the quality and safety of herbal medicinal products, as well as the relevance of pharmaceutical product standardization, pharmacovigilance, and compliance with international requirements. She particularly highlighted the importance of the interconnection and unity of science, theory, and practice.
The event was jointly organized by the School of Pharmacy of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, the Department of Organization, Management and Economics of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy, and LLC Bionorica. The seminar brought together faculty members of the School of Pharmacy, young researchers, doctoral students, master’s students, and representatives of LLC Bionorica.
Opening remarks were also delivered by K.S. Zhakipbekov, PhD, Professor and Head of the Department of Organization, Management and Economics of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy, and Lyazzat Lukpanova, Medical Advisor at LLC Bionorica. They emphasized the importance of integrating scientific knowledge with practical experience in pharmaceutical activities.
During the seminar, M.D. Khayitova, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmacology, and A. Kasimova, Product Group Manager at LLC Bionorica, discussed the role of evidence-based phytopharmacology in modern pharmaceutical science. Their presentations addressed the scientific substantiation of the efficacy and safety of herbal medicinal products, quality assurance, and the implementation of evidence-based research findings into pharmaceutical practice.
In addition, Z.Sh. Kapasova, Teaching Assistant and Expert in the Regulation and Circulation of Medicines and Medical Devices, delivered a presentation entitled “Modern Quality Requirements for Herbal Medicinal Products in the Kazakhstan Market: Standardization, Pharmacovigilance, and International Requirements.” The presentation covered current issues related to pharmaceutical quality control, ensuring the safety of medicinal products, and the importance of international standards.
At the conclusion of the event, participants exchanged views, asked questions, and discussed current challenges related to improving the quality and safety of herbal medicinal products.
The seminar served as an important platform for strengthening scientific and practical cooperation between the university and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry, developing the professional competencies of young researchers, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of evidence-based phytopharmacology. Furthermore, the event highlighted the importance of partnerships between educational institutions and the pharmaceutical industry in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
