ISLAMABAD: DRAP orders crackdown on illegal medicines and devices.

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has directed provincial governments to launch a crackdown on illegal medicines and medical devices following revelations of unauthorised imported products being used in hospitals, according to ARY News.

In a move to curb the circulation of unapproved medical products, DRAP has sent letters to all four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. These directives emphasise action against individuals and entities involved in the sale, use, or import of unauthorised medicines and surgical instruments.

Additionally, DRAP has instructed its field force to enhance surveillance of the pharmaceutical market and thoroughly investigate the supply chain to identify and eliminate the sources of these illegal products.

The initiative is aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across the country.