Punjab Bans Use of Eight Unsafe Medicines
The Punjab government has announced a ban on the sale and use of eight medicines deemed unsafe for public health. The decision was taken following recommendations from the provincial drug regulatory authorities, who flagged serious side effects linked to the continued use of these drugs.
According to officials, the banned medicines were found to pose risks ranging from liver and kidney damage to severe allergic reactions. Pharmacies, hospitals, and medical stores across the province have been directed to immediately withdraw the drugs from their shelves and return existing stocks to suppliers.
Health Department representatives stressed that the move is part of a wider campaign to ensure patient safety and improve the quality of medicines available in the market. They warned that strict action, including fines and license cancellations, would be taken against violators found selling the prohibited drugs.
Pharmacists and doctors have welcomed the step, noting that regulating unsafe medicines is critical to preventing avoidable health complications. Public awareness campaigns are also expected to be launched to inform citizens about the risks associated with these medicines and to guide them toward safer alternatives.
The government assured that monitoring teams will carry out regular inspections to enforce compliance and maintain public trust in healthcare systems.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
پنجاب حکومت نے آٹھ غیر محفوظ ادویات کے استعمال اور فروخت پر پابندی لگا دی ہے۔ محکمہ صحت کے مطابق یہ ادویات انسانی صحت کے لیے خطرناک ثابت ہو سکتی ہیں اور خلاف ورزی کرنے والوں کے خلاف سخت کارروائی کی جائے گی۔
