How to Check a Medicine's DRAP Registration Number Online
Find the Reg. No. on your pack, search DRAP's official Registered Drugs Index, and understand what a match does and doesn't prove.
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Quick answer
Find the 'Reg. No.' printed on the carton and search it in DRAP's official Registered Drugs Index (eapp.dra.gov.pk), which also accepts brand or generic names. Check that brand, strength, form and manufacturer match. A valid registration proves the product is authorised, not that your pack is genuine.
Key takeaways
- The Reg. No. shows the product is authorised for sale in Pakistan.
- Search it in DRAP's official Registered Drugs Index.
- A valid registration does not prove your individual pack is genuine, because fakes copy real numbers.
Where to find the registration number
Look for Reg. No. or Registration No. on the carton, usually near the manufacturer's name. It is a number (often 5–6 digits) assigned by DRAP's Registration Board.
How to search it
- 1
Open the registry
Go to DRAP's Registered Drugs Index ↗, or use the Registration No. tab on our Verify page, which copies the number and opens it for you.
- 2
Search
Search by registration number, brand name or generic name.
- 3
Compare details
Check that brand, strength, dosage form and manufacturer match your pack exactly.
What the registry shows you
| Field | What to compare with your pack |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Exact spelling |
| Generic / composition | Same active ingredients and strengths |
| Dosage form | Tablet, capsule, syrup, injection… |
| Manufacturer / importer | Name and city printed on the carton |
| Registration status | Registered (not cancelled or suspended) |
If you can't find the registration
- Try searching by brand or generic name instead of the number.
- Remember DRAP describes the index as provisional: some valid products may be missing or have typos.
- Ask a pharmacist to check their records.
- If the product appears to be unregistered and was imported informally, don't use it, and consider reporting it.
Why counterfeits print real registration numbers
Counterfeiters copy cartons of popular registered brands, including the registration number, so a registry match proves the product is authorised, not your pack. That's why registration is just one of the five checks.
After the registration check
Next, run the batch alert check and the pack inspection checklist. Registration plus a clean batch and a well-made pack together give much stronger assurance.
Common questions
Where is the registration number on a medicine?
Usually on the side or back panel as Reg. No. Our how to read a medicine label guide shows every field.
Does a valid Reg. No mean my pack is genuine?
No, fakes copy it. Also scan with Mehfooz Dawa and check the batch.
What if there is no registration number?
The product may be unregistered or smuggled. Read smuggled medicines in Pakistan.
Sources & references
This guide is general information, not medical advice. DrugTrace.pk is independent and not affiliated with DRAP.
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