DRAP makes 2D barcodes mandatory on medicines
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has made two-dimensional (2D) barcodes and serialization mandatory for pharmaceutical products manufactured locally or imported into Pakistan on or after October 9, 2026, to curb counterfeit medicines and strengthen supply chain transparency. In a notification issued under the amended Drugs (Labelling and Packaging) Rules, 1978, through S.R.O.…
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