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Pakistan to roll out pharma track and trace system to combat fake medicines
Key takeaways
- Sources said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has set October 9 as the deadline for implementing a mandatory 2D barcode and serialization system on medicine packs.
- Under the new regulations, all pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers will be required to print a unique 2D barcode and serialization data on every medicine package.
- DRAP will oversee the implementation of the track and trace system across the country.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to introduce a nationwide Pharma Track and Trace System this year in a major step toward eliminating counterfeit and substandard medicines, according to official sources.
Sources said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has set October 9 as the deadline for implementing a mandatory 2D barcode and serialization system on medicine packs.
Under the new regulations, all pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers will be required to print a unique 2D barcode and serialization data on every medicine package. The system will apply to both human and veterinary pharmaceutical products.
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