March 2013,Seminar on Medicine, Drug laws and rights of citizens
March 2013
Seminar on Medicine, Drug laws and rights of citizens
Seminar on Medicine, Drug laws and rights of citizens was organized by the Mubashir Bhutta Human Rights trust and The law society of Pakistan large member of lawyers and members from civil society participated including ,Drug court judges and member judges and Mr.saviuddin awan participated and addressed to the audience .While addressing Mubashir Bhutta advocate expressed that In Pakistan, medicine laws are regulated by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), which is responsible for regulating the import, export, manufacture, and sale of medicines in the country. The main laws governing medicines in Pakistan are the Drug Act, 1976 and the Drug Rules, 1976, which provide a regulatory framework for the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines.
Under these laws, all medicines must be registered with DRAP before they can be imported, manufactured, or sold in Pakistan. The registration process requires manufacturers to provide detailed information about the medicine, including its composition, manufacturing process, and clinical trial data, to ensure that it is safe and effective for its intended use.
The laws also require that all medicines sold in Pakistan are labeled with the name and address of the manufacturer, the date of manufacture, the expiry date, and the batch number. This information is important for tracking and tracing medicines in the event of adverse events or product recalls.
Additionally, the laws require that medicines are only prescribed by qualified healthcare professionals, such as doctors, dentists, or veterinary surgeons, who are registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council or the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. Pharmacists are also required to be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, and are responsible for dispensing medicines according to the prescription provided by the healthcare professional. Penalties for violating medicine laws in Pakistan can range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense. DRAP is also responsible for enforcing medicine laws and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
In recent years, Pakistan has made efforts to strengthen its medicine regulatory system, including the establishment of a new regulatory body, the Pakistan Medical Commission, in 2019. These efforts aim to improve the quality, safety, and availability of medicines in the country and to ensure that citizens have access to safe and effective treatments for their health conditions.