Policy · 3h ago
Pakistan Mandates 2D Barcodes on Medicines by October
Pakistan's drug regulator DRAP has set an October 9 deadline for mandatory 2D barcodes on medicines to combat counterfeit drugs. The system will track drugs from manufacturer to patient, improving supply chain transparency. Non-compliance could result in penalties or market suspension.
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While a positive step for drug safety, the success hinges on enforcement and industry readiness, which could be challenging in Pakistan's fragmented pharmaceutical market.
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