Counterfeit Cancer Medicines in Pakistan: Enhertu, Jakavi and Staying Safe
High-priced oncology drugs are prime counterfeit targets. Learn the 2026 alerts and the supply-chain checks patients and families should insist on.
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Quick answer
In 2026 DRAP warned about falsified Enhertu 100 mg (batch DK1262, which the manufacturer never produced) and falsified Jakavi tablets (AVT50, FNR06, SGL04). Buy cancer medicines only through hospitals or the manufacturer's authorised distributor, keep invoices, and verify batches before each cycle.
Key takeaways
- Never buy oncology drugs from informal sellers or social media.
- A batch number the manufacturer never produced is a red flag only they can confirm, so ask the distributor.
- Keep invoices showing the full supply chain.
2026 alerts
| Product | Batches | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Enhertu 100 mg | DK1262 | Falsified: batch never produced |
| Jakavi (ruxolitinib) | AVT50, FNR06, SGL04 | Falsified (after WHO alert) |
Warning signs specific to oncology drugs
- Batch number the hospital pharmacy hasn't seen before
- Packaging language or layout different from previous cycles
- Seller can't provide distributor details
- Unexpectedly mild side effects compared to previous cycles (may mean no active ingredient)
Manufacturer patient programmes
Many multinational manufacturers run patient-support or access programmes in Pakistan that supply medicines through verified channels. Ask your oncologist whether one exists for your treatment. It's often both cheaper and safer than open-market purchases.
How families can protect patients
- Buy only via the treating hospital or authorised distributor
- Ask for an invoice naming the distributor
- Check the batch against DRAP alerts every cycle
- Decode any 2D code and verify on DRAP's portal (code decoder)
- Compare packaging with the previous genuine cycle
- Report unusual lack of effect or new side effects to the oncologist
Common questions
Which cancer medicines have been faked in Pakistan?
Alerts have included Enhertu and Jakavi. See the DRAP drug alerts list.
How can cancer patients stay safe?
Source through the treating hospital and verify serials with Mehfooz Dawa. Avoid smuggled medicines.
Who tests suspected fake cancer drugs?
Government drug testing laboratories, after a report to DRAP.
Sources & references
This guide is general information, not medical advice. DrugTrace.pk is independent and not affiliated with DRAP.
Topic hub
DRAP Alerts & Recalls
Every 2026 fake and recalled batch, and what to do if you have one.
- DRAP drug alerts list ★
- Fake medicine list 2026
- Understanding DRAP alerts
- Medicine recalls in Pakistan
- Most counterfeited medicines
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- Fake flu vaccines 2026
- Counterfeit cancer medicines (this page)
- Fake eye drops & nasal sprays
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