Given the importance of quality control for pharmaceutical and food products, the Department of Drug and Food Control was established in 2004 at the School of Pharmacy and began its independent activities. This department is equipped with specialized laboratories for the control of biological products, microbial control and pharmaceutical microbiology, probiotic research, analysis and control of food products, physicochemical control of drugs, biostatistics, hygiene, food chemistry, and the analysis and control of food and nutrition. It offers programs at the levels of general doctorate (Pharm.D.) and Ph.D.

Today, the need for high-quality medications in the prevention and treatment of diseases has become more significant than ever. The pace of introducing new drugs has increased considerably compared to the past, highlighting the critical importance of pharmaceutical product quality.

Herbal medicines, chemical drugs, supplements, cosmetic and hygiene products, probiotics, biological and biotechnological products, monoclonal antibodies, and nutraceuticals all require quality control methods to ensure their optimal efficacy. The Department of Drug and Food Control, utilizing experienced faculty members, conducts its research in areas such as physicochemical and microbial control of pharmaceuticals and related fields.