Nine counterfeit medicines declared ineffective in Karachi after lab tests
Officials in Karachi have declared at least nine medicines counterfeit after laboratory tests showed they lacked required active ingredients.
Specific fake products identified
The seized items included eye ointments, creams, sprays, and lotions used to treat ear pain. These packages failed to display manufacturing licenses or drug registration numbers. Laboratory results confirmed that all nine products were ineffective due to missing active ingredients.
Legal steps taken against company
Action was initiated in North Karachi and the Central district of the city. Reports recommending legal action have been sent to the Provincial Inspector of Drugs and the Sindh Quality Control Board secretary. Authorities stated that operations against manufacturers and sellers of fake drugs will continue.
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