Pakistan's DRAP Cracks Down on Counterfeit Medicines: Three Batches Banned
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit drugs. In its latest action, DRAP has banned the sale and use of three specific batches of medicines, citing them as counterfeit. This move is part of an ongoing nationwide campaign to eliminate fake drugs and protect the health of the country's citizens.
According to DRAP, swift alerts were issued following tests conducted by the Central Drug Laboratory in Karachi and the Drug Testing Laboratory in Punjab. These tests confirmed that certain batches of Taskeen Dard tablets (Batch 091) and Pain-Nil tablets (Batch 01) were not genuine. The counterfeit medicines were discovered to be illegally manufactured and distributed by Leo Healthcare Lab and Hakeem Purana Dawakhana, both based in Karachi. These establishments were found to be operating without legitimate drug manufacturing licenses.
In a concerning development, Batch No. 251986 of Duphalac syrup, a common medication for stomach-related ailments, was also declared counterfeit. DRAP highlighted that while the counterfeit product carries the address of Abbott Pharma Canada on its label, the legitimate manufacturer has vehemently denied any association with the affected batch.
DRAP has warned that counterfeit medicines pose significant risks to patients' lives and can severely undermine medical treatment. They have emphasized the importance of swift action in removing these counterfeit products from the market to prevent potential health hazards.
To ensure these counterfeit medicines are eradicated from the market, DRAP has instructed its enforcement teams to trace suppliers, remove the fake products, and seize the identified batches. This proactive approach is indicative of DRAP's commitment to safeguarding public health and maintaining the integrity of Pakistan's pharmaceutical industry.
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