Review of 2D barcode trial for elimination of fake medicines under chairmanship of Federal Health Minister

Ministry of Health has resolved to eliminate fake medicines from across country, Mustafa Kamal

Trial of 2D barcode for elimination of fake medicines was reviewed under chairmanship of Health Minister Mustafa Kamal.

Chief Executive Officer DRAP and Chief Executive Officer NITB also participated in meeting.

Chief Executive Officer DRAP gave detailed briefing to Health Minister regarding implementation of 2D barcode and Serialization. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said that Ministry of Health has resolved to eliminate fake medicines from across country.

Ministry of Health has been working for one and a half year for implementation of 2D barcode on medicines. After 9th October it will be mandatory to put 2D barcode on every medicine manufactured.

Local and multinational pharmaceutical companies will be bound to mention "2D barcode" serial number on medicines manufactured from 10th October. Imported medicines also will not be able to be sold across country without "2D barcode".

DRAP has also completed relevant training of representatives of pharmaceutical companies and other stakeholders. Common citizens will be able to verify whether medicine is original or fake through mobile app.

Through mobile app price of medicine and expiry date will be able to be known. Pharmacies, medical stores and common citizens will be able to verify medicine through mobile app. 2D barcode system will also be implemented on veterinary and poultry medicines.

Medicines used in animals are also directly linked to human health.