PM Shahbaz takes notice of shortage of life-saving drugs

ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, had taken notice of the shortage of essential medicines in the country.

According to details, the prime minister has taken notice of the unavailability of essential medicines in the country and directed the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to present a comprehensive report in this regard.

Meanwhile, Asim Rauf, CEO, DRAP, has asked all the additional directors and provincial chief drug inspectors in the country to conduct a market survey and identify the list of medicines short in the market.

The provincial chief drug inspectors have been directed to provide their report regarding unavailable medicines and the duration of their shortage within 24 hours.

In the letter written to the officials, it stated that 60 essential medicines for psychological, mental, heart and other diseases are currently unavailable in Pakistan. “All federal and provincial drug regulatory authorities should investigate and report today,” it added.