Pakistan mandates 2D barcodes on medicines starting October 10
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced that all medicines manufactured in Pakistan must carry a 2D barcode by October 9, with sales of unmarked products banned from October 10.
Implementation timeline and rules
The Ministry of Health has worked for eighteen months to introduce this serialization system. All medicines produced after October 9 must display the unique identification code on their packaging. Imported drugs will also be prohibited from sale if they lack the required barcode and serial number.
Consumer verification tools
A new mobile application will allow buyers to check if a medicine is genuine. This app provides details regarding the product price and its expiry date. Pharmaceutical companies have completed necessary training for their representatives to facilitate the rollout.
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