DRAP declares these medicines fake and dangerous for health

DRAP declares these medicines fake and dangerous for health

DRAP has declared these medicines fake and dangerous for health. File photo

January, 6 2026

(Web Desk): The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) said it has declared specific batches of three medicines as fake, substandard, and unsafe.

DRAP issued the nationwide fake medicines alert after identifying dangerous drug batches, warning that their use could seriously harm patients.

The authority warned that these medicines may fail to treat illness and could put lives at risk.

According to a rapid alert, laboratory reports from the Central Drug Laboratory Karachi and the Drug Testing Laboratory Punjab confirmed that Taskeen-e-Dard tablets batch number 091 and Pain Nil tablets batch number 01 are fake.

Investigations revealed that these medicines were being manufactured and supplied illegally by Leo Healthcare Lab and Hakeem Purana Dawakhana Karachi without any legal approval.

In another major finding, batch number 251986 of the popular stomach treatment Duphalac syrup was also found to be fake. DRAP said the label mentioned Abbott Pharma Canada, but the original manufacturer, Highnoon Pharma, has completely denied producing this batch.

DRAP warned that fake medicines can seriously affect treatment and may even be life-threatening. The authority has directed regulatory teams to immediately seize the affected batches from the market and take strict action against illegal suppliers.

Distributors and medical stores have been instructed to stop selling these medicines at once. Citizens have also been advised to carefully check batch numbers and company details before purchasing any medicine.

This alert shows how fake medicines are spreading quietly. Weak checks allow illegal suppliers to reach patients. Public awareness can help prevent serious health damage.