DRAP ‘directs’ provinces to launch crack down against illegal drugs

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued directives to provincial governments to crack down on illegal drugs and medical devices. As per details, the development came after revelation of imported illegal medicines and surgical instruments being used in hospitals. Sources revealed that DRAP has sent letters to all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, instructing them to take action against those selling, using, or importing unauthorized medical products.