Official portal walkthrough

How to use drugtrace.dra.gov.pk to verify a medicine

Q: Is drugtrace.dra.gov.pk the official DRAP website?

Yes. It is DRAP's public portal for verifying serialised medicine packs. The official domain ends in .dra.gov.pk. DrugTrace.pk is a separate, independent site.

Q: Do I need to log in to drugtrace.dra.gov.pk?

Patients verifying a pack generally do not need an account. Industry users (manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies) use separate login access for reporting.

Q: What number do I enter on drugtrace.dra.gov.pk?

The serial number (SN) printed beside the 2D DataMatrix code, not the batch number or registration number. Scanning the code fills it in automatically.

Q: Why does drugtrace.dra.gov.pk say 'not found'?

The product may not be serialised yet, you may have mistyped a look-alike character, or the code may be fake. Re-scan, then check the batch in our alert checker and ask the pharmacist.

Q: Can I verify a medicine without a 2D code?

Not on the portal. Instead check the batch against DRAP alerts, confirm the registration number and inspect the pack.

Q: Is there an app version of drugtrace.dra.gov.pk?

Yes, DRAP's Mehfooz Dawa app offers the same verification on Android and iOS. See our Mehfooz Dawa guide.

drugtrace.dra.gov.pk is the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan's public website for checking serialised medicine packs. This walkthrough shows exactly what to enter, how to read each result and what to do next.

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Quick answer

To use drugtrace.dra.gov.pk, open the site on your phone or computer, scan the 2D DataMatrix code on the carton or type the serial number (SN) printed beside it, then compare the product name, batch and expiry the portal returns with the pack. Any mismatch, or a 'not found' result on a serialised pack, should be reported to DRAP on 0800-03727.

Typical verification time: <1 min
The field you need: SN
DRAP toll-free helpline: 0800-03727
Portal availability (aim): 24/7

Before you start

What you need to verify on drugtrace.dra.gov.pk

The portal checks one pack at a time using its serial number. Gather these before you begin. Not sure where to look? Our guide to reading batch numbers and expiry shows every common layout.

The carton

The outer box, not just the strip. The 2D code and serial are almost always printed on the carton's side or end flap.

The serial number (SN)

A long letter-and-number string next to the 2D code, often labelled SN or Serial. It is different from the batch number.

A phone or computer

A phone camera lets you scan the code directly; on a computer you can type the serial by hand.

Batch and expiry

Keep B.No and Exp handy to compare with what the portal returns. A mismatch is the most important red flag.

Purchase details

Pharmacy name, date and receipt. You will need them if the pack fails and you report it.

Two minutes

Run our batch alert check too, so you also catch batches DRAP has already declared fake.

Step by step

Verifying a pack on drugtrace.dra.gov.pk, step by step

1
Open the official address
Type drugtrace.dra.gov.pk directly into your browser. Do not follow links from social media or WhatsApp; look-alike sites exist. The official domain always ends in .dra.gov.pk.
2
Choose scan or manual entry
On a phone, allow camera access and point it at the 2D DataMatrix code. Otherwise type the serial (SN) exactly as printed, without spaces.
3
Read the result in full
Do not stop at a green tick. Check that the product name, strength, batch and expiry match your carton exactly.
4
Act on the outcome
If anything is wrong, stop using the medicine, keep the pack and receipt, and report it to DRAP. If everything matches, finish with the pack checklist.

Phone scanning a medicine carton's 2D code

How to read every drugtrace.dra.gov.pk result

The exact wording of portal messages can change as DRAP updates the system, but results fall into a few categories. What matters is whether the details shown match the pack in your hand.

Verified, matching details: the serial is registered to this product and batch. Good sign; still inspect the pack.
Verified, but different product or batch: the code was copied from another pack. Treat as counterfeit.
Serial not found: either the product isn't serialised in the system yet, or the code is invented. Ask the pharmacist and check DRAP alerts.
Already verified / dispensed: the same serial has been checked or dispensed before. Possible duplicate; do not use until resolved.
Expired or recalled: do not use; return it to the pharmacy.

Mother and daughter checking a medicine pack with a phone at the kitchen table

Common problems and how to fix them

Most failed checks are input errors, not fakes. Serials often mix letters and numbers that look alike: O and 0, I and 1, S and 5, B and 8. If manual entry fails, try scanning instead, or decode the code with our 2D code decoder to see the exact serial it contains.

If the camera will not focus, move to brighter light, hold the phone 10–15 cm away and keep the code flat. Curved or shiny cartons scan better at a slight angle. If the site does not load, try again later; never switch to an unofficial 'verification' site.

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Staying safe from fake verification sites

As awareness of DRAP's portal grows, so do copycats. Fake 'verification' sites and apps can return a reassuring green tick for any code, or collect your phone number for scams. DrugTrace.pk is an independent information site: we link to the official portal but never pretend to be it.

Only trust domains ending in .dra.gov.pk for official verification.
DRAP will never ask for payment, CNIC or bank details to verify a medicine.
Download Mehfooz Dawa only from the official app stores, published by DRAP.
Be wary of verification links sent by sellers of discounted medicines.

drugtrace.dra.gov.pk vs DrugTrace.pk

Similar names, different jobs. Use both: the official portal for pack-level serial checks, and our free tools for everything the portal does not cover.

	drugtrace.dra.gov.pk (DRAP)	DrugTrace.pk (independent)
Run by	Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan	Independent information service
Pack serial verification	Yes, official	No; we link you to DRAP
Fake batch alert search	Alerts published as notices	Searchable alert list and batch checker
Pack inspection & tools	No	Checklist, decoder, imprint finder
Plain-language guides	Regulatory documents	23 guides

Important

A green tick is not the end of the check

Copied codes can scan as valid. Always compare the returned product, batch and expiry with your carton, and look at the pack itself. Our how to identify fake medicine guide lists the visual signs.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers about drugtrace.dra.gov.pk.

Is drugtrace.dra.gov.pk the official DRAP website?

Yes. It is DRAP's public portal for verifying serialised medicine packs. The official domain ends in .dra.gov.pk. DrugTrace.pk is a separate, independent site.

Do I need to log in to drugtrace.dra.gov.pk?

Patients verifying a pack generally do not need an account. Industry users (manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies) use separate login access for reporting.

What number do I enter on drugtrace.dra.gov.pk?

The serial number (SN) printed beside the 2D DataMatrix code, not the batch number or registration number. Scanning the code fills it in automatically.

Why does drugtrace.dra.gov.pk say 'not found'?

The product may not be serialised yet, you may have mistyped a look-alike character, or the code may be fake. Re-scan, then check the batch in our alert checker and ask the pharmacist.

Can I verify a medicine without a 2D code?

Not on the portal. Instead check the batch against DRAP alerts, confirm the registration number and inspect the pack.

Is there an app version of drugtrace.dra.gov.pk?

Yes, DRAP's Mehfooz Dawa app offers the same verification on Android and iOS. See our Mehfooz Dawa guide.

Sources & references

Updated 11 November 2026. DrugTrace.pk is independent and not affiliated with DRAP.

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