CEO says legal action will be taken agains­t offend­ers under Drug Act 1976, DRAP Act 2012ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has advised provincial authorities to ensure strict action against illegal marketing and advertising of medicines. As per a notification issued on Sunday, Drap will take action against those pharmaceutical companies and others, which are conducting illegal marketing and advertising of medicines on various platforms, including social media, television and newspapers. Advertising medicines without prior permission is a punishable offence under Drug Act 1976, the notification reads, warning of legal action against professionals and doctors involved in illegal publicity and marketing of drugs. The drug inspectors of Punjab and the federal capital have been directed to ensure strict legal action against illegal publicity and advertisement of drugs. According to the Drap CEO, legal action will be taken against offenders under Drug Act 1976 and DRAP Act 2012.

Source: The Express Tribune July 07, 2019 18:45 UTC