Helping Pakistan know what it's taking
DrugTrace.pk is a free, independent website that helps patients, families and pharmacists check whether a medicine might be fake, using official regulatory data and practical tools. We are not part of DRAP or the Government of Pakistan.
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expert guides
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free checking tools
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real 2026 DRAP batches indexed
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personal identifiers stored
Why we built DrugTrace.pk
Falsified and substandard medicines are a global problem: the WHO estimates around 1 in 10 medical products in low- and middle-income countries is substandard or falsified. In Pakistan, DRAP publishes rapid alerts on spurious antibiotics, vaccines, injections and cancer medicines throughout the year. But that information is scattered across PDF notices, and most people never see it.
DrugTrace.pk brings it together: a searchable list of flagged batches, a batch checker, tools for inspecting packs and codes, and guides that explain what to look for and what to do.
What we stand for
Evidence first
Every alert links to its original DRAP notice. Every reference names its source. We never invent results.
Honest limits
We never call a medicine '100% genuine'. Each result says what was checked and what it cannot prove.
Privacy by design
Codes decode on your device. We don't store batch numbers, serials or personal details.
Plain language
Guides written for patients and families, based on official regulatory guidance and dated.
Where our data comes from
- DRAP rapid alerts & recalls ↗
Batch-level fake, spurious and substandard findings
- DRAP track-and-trace ↗
Official pack-level serial verification (we link to it)
- DRAP Registered Drugs Index ↗
Product registration lookups
- openFDA (U.S. FDA) ↗
Official product labels, appearance and international recalls
- WHO ↗
Definitions and global data on substandard & falsified products
Full details: editorial policy & data sources.
What we deliberately don't do
- Declare any medicine '100% genuine'. No batch lookup can prove that.
- Invent alerts, registrations or verification results.
- Give medical advice, diagnoses or doses.
- Store the batch numbers, codes or images you check.
- Sell medicines or accept advertising from medicine sellers.
Official channels
- Pack verification: drugtrace.dra.gov.pk
- DRAP toll-free: 0800-03727 (Mon–Fri, 08:00–16:00)
- Complaints: dra.gov.pk/complaints
Spotted an error?
We review every correction against the original official source.
Frequently asked questions
Is DrugTrace.pk part of DRAP?
No. DrugTrace.pk is independent and not affiliated with DRAP. For official pack verification use Mehfooz Dawa or drugtrace.dra.gov.pk.
Where does DrugTrace.pk get its data?
From published DRAP drug alerts, WHO guidance and openFDA product data. Our editorial policy explains how we source and review it.
Is DrugTrace.pk free to use?
Yes. Every medicine check tool and guide is free, with no account and no personal data stored.