Fake medicines issue rampant in Karachi

Fake medicines issue rampant in Karachi

Karachi: During a crackdown against unregistered and counterfeit medicinesin the southern district, medical stores were raided, and multiple fineswere imposed.

According to details, an operation was carried out against the hoarding oflong-term, life-saving drugs in medical stores. In these operations, finestotaling 380,000 rupees were imposed on 20 medical stores.

It was reported by the AC that 2 medical stores have been sealed, whilewarnings have been issued to several others. Actions were taken in Clifton,Gizri, and various areas. Fines of 120,000 rupees were imposed on 3 medicalstores.

Operations were conducted in different areas, including Liaquat GeneralHospital, Chakiwara, and Lee Market. Fines of 160,000 rupees were imposedon 15 medical stores. In Garden, 2 medical stores were fined 100,000 rupeeseach, and 2 shops were sealed.