Tag: counterfeit medicines Pakistan
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Pakistan’s Fake Drug Crisis: DRAP’s Crackdown on Counterfeit Medicines
Counterfeit Medicines Threaten Pakistan’s Healthcare Pakistan’s healthcare system is grappling with a dangerous fake drug crisis. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, 85% of medicines in Pakistan are either counterfeit or substandard, with DRAP reporting that half of the samples tested were fake. These include life-saving treatments for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infections, and…
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DRAP Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Counterfeit Medicines
In a sweeping operation to protect public health, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has seized multiple batches of counterfeit medicines across the country. The coordinated raids targeted medical markets in various provinces, uncovering 10 different fake drugs being sold under the names of reputable pharmaceutical brands. Fake Medicines Pose Serious Health Risks The…
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Mustafa Kamal Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Counterfeit and Substandard Medicines
Pakistan Declares War on Counterfeit Medicines: Mustafa Kamal Leads Nationwide Crackdown Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has launched a sweeping national campaign to eliminate counterfeit and substandard medicines from Pakistan’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Reviving the National Task Force 2025, the initiative signals a new era of aggressive enforcement and public health protection. Coordinated Action…