{"id":126862,"date":"2026-06-02T17:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=126862"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:38:38","slug":"federal-cabinet-approves-track-and-trace-system-to-eliminate-counterfeit-medicines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/126862\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal cabinet approves track and trace system to eliminate counterfeit medicines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web desk(National Times)- The federal cabinet has approved the nationwide implementation of a Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical products across Pakistan, Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to an&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pid.gov.pk\/site\/press_detail\/32901\">official handout<\/a>, the system aims to strengthen public health and safeguard citizens from counterfeit medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cabinet has also approved the necessary amendments to the Drug Labeling and Packing Rules, enabling the introduction of \u201ca modern digital system for tracking and verifying medicines throughout the supply chain\u201d, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis decision marks a major and historic step towards eliminating counterfeit, fake and substandard medicines from Pakistan,\u201d said Kamal according to the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor the first time, every medicine in the country will be digitally traceable and verifiable, ensuring greater transparency, safety, and accountability,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement noted that under the new regulatory framework, all pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers will be required to place standardised 2D barcodes and serialisation data on medicine packaging. The system will enable regulators to monitor medicines from production to consumption, helping to identify and eliminate counterfeit products from the market, it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The health minister stated that once the system was implemented, consumers would be able to access authentic information regarding a medicine\u2019s expiry date, price and verification status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This would empower them to make informed healthcare decisions and enhance public trust in the pharmaceutical sector, according to Kamal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) will oversee the nationwide rollout of the system. It will also issue detailed technical guidelines to facilitate the pharmaceutical industry\u2019s compliance, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cConsultative meetings with relevant stakeholders have already been conducted to ensure a smooth transition,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kamal emphasised that the initiative would \u201csignificantly strengthen the security and quality of Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical supply chain\u201d, replacing conventional monitoring mechanisms with a modern digital framework. He highlighted that the adoption of advanced technology would position Pakistan among the leading countries in the region in pharmaceutical regulation and oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe track and trace system will establish a strong and effective barrier against counterfeit medicines and ensure the protection of public health, lives and trust,\u201d the press release quoted the minister as saying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web desk(National Times)- The federal cabinet has approved the nationwide implementation of a Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical products across Pakistan, Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal announced on Tuesday. According to an&nbsp;official handout, the system aims to strengthen public health and safeguard citizens from counterfeit medicines. 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