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Scans the 2D DataMatrix
Reads the small square code on serialised cartons: GTIN, serial, batch and expiry.
DRAP's safe medicine initiative
Mehfooz Dawa: Pakistan's official “safe medicine” app, explained
Mehfooz Dawa (محفوظ دوا, “safe medicine”) is the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan's patient-facing way to verify serialised medicine packs. Here's what it is, what it can and can't do, and how to get the most from it.
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Quick answer
Mehfooz Dawa is DRAP's official medicine verification app and initiative in Pakistan. It reads the 2D DataMatrix code on serialised medicine packs and checks the pack's unique serial against DRAP's track and trace records, telling you whether that exact pack is recognised. It's free, published by DRAP, and works alongside the drugtrace.dra.gov.pk website. Not every medicine is serialised yet.
- No charge to verify
- Free
- Official publisher
- DRAP
- What it scans
- 2D code
- Checked per scan
- 1 pack
What Mehfooz Dawa does
One scan, pack-level verification
Mehfooz Dawa is the patient's window into DRAP's drug track and trace system. Batch checks tell you if a production run is bad; Mehfooz Dawa tells you whether your pack is recognised.
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Checks DRAP's records
Looks up the unique serial in DRAP's central repository, as uploaded by the manufacturer.
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Shows product details
Returns product, batch and expiry so you can compare them with the carton.
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Flags problems
Unknown serials, mismatches or already-dispensed packs are warning signs.
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Free and official
Published by DRAP, no payment, no CNIC or bank details needed.
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Works with other checks
Pair it with our batch alert check and pack checklist.
Step by step
Getting started with Mehfooz Dawa
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Download from official stores only
Search “Mehfooz Dawa” in Google Play or the App Store and confirm the publisher is DRAP / Government of Pakistan. Ignore APK links on WhatsApp or Facebook.
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Allow the camera
The app needs camera access to read the 2D code. It doesn't need your contacts, SMS or location.
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Scan a serialised pack
Point at the square 2D code on the carton. Full walkthrough on our Mehfooz Dawa check page.
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No app? Use the website
The same verification is available at drugtrace.dra.gov.pk in any browser.
Why DRAP launched Mehfooz Dawa
For years, Pakistanis could only check a medicine by its batch number, and counterfeiters simply copied real batch numbers. Serialisation changes that: every genuine pack gets a unique, randomised serial recorded centrally, so a copied code can be exposed when the genuine pack is also scanned.
Mehfooz Dawa brings that power to patients' phones. It's part of a broader effort, alongside DRAP's rapid alerts, lab testing and inspections, to make counterfeit drugs in Pakistan harder to sell.
What Mehfooz Dawa can't do
Mehfooz Dawa is powerful, but it has limits worth knowing so you don't get a false sense of security:
- It only works on serialised packs. Many genuine medicines don't carry a 2D code yet.
- A copied genuine code can scan as valid until the real pack is scanned too, so always compare details.
- It can't test what's inside a tablet; only a drug testing laboratory can.
- It doesn't replace batch alert checks for batches DRAP has already declared spurious.
Beware of fake Mehfooz Dawa apps
Popular official apps attract imitators. Fake versions may show a green tick for any code, push ads or harvest data. Before installing, check the publisher name, the number of downloads and reviews, and the permissions requested.
DrugTrace.pk is not Mehfooz Dawa and is not affiliated with DRAP. We're an independent information site that explains official tools and adds free checks they don't cover. Compare all options on our medicine check apps page.
Mehfooz Dawa vs other medicine checks
Use Mehfooz Dawa for serialised packs, and these for everything else.
| Check | Covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mehfooz Dawa app | Serialised packs (2D code) | Pack-level check on a phone |
| drugtrace.dra.gov.pk | Serialised packs | Same check in a browser |
| Batch alert check | Any pack with a batch number | Known fake/recalled batches |
| 2D code decoder | Any 2D code | Code vs print mismatches |
| Pack checklist | Every pack | Visual signs of counterfeiting |
Important
No 2D code on your medicine? That's normal for now
Serialisation is being phased in. For packs without a code, use the batch alert check, confirm the registration number and inspect the pack. Or read our Roman Urdu guide: dawa check karne ka tareeqa.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers about Mehfooz Dawa.
What is Mehfooz Dawa?
Mehfooz Dawa (“safe medicine”) is DRAP's official initiative and app for verifying serialised medicine packs in Pakistan by scanning their 2D code.
Is Mehfooz Dawa free?
Yes. It's free to download and use. Check that the publisher is DRAP.
Is Mehfooz Dawa available on iPhone?
DRAP's app is published for mobile phones through the official app stores. If you can't find it, use drugtrace.dra.gov.pk in your browser.
Does Mehfooz Dawa work on all medicines?
Only on serialised packs with a 2D DataMatrix code. Coverage is growing as serialisation rolls out.
Is DrugTrace.pk the same as Mehfooz Dawa?
No. DrugTrace.pk is independent and not affiliated with DRAP. We explain official tools and offer free extra checks.
How do I check a medicine with Mehfooz Dawa?
Open the app, allow the camera, scan the square 2D code and compare the returned product, batch and expiry with the carton. Full steps: Mehfooz Dawa check.
Sources & references
- DRAP: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (official site)
- DRAP drug track and trace verification portal
- DRAP product recall and rapid alerts
- GS1: Healthcare traceability and DataMatrix standards
- WHO: Substandard and falsified medical products (fact sheet)
Updated 11 November 2026. DrugTrace.pk is independent and not affiliated with DRAP.
Topic hub
Mehfooz Dawa & Track and Trace
DRAP's official serial verification: Mehfooz Dawa, the portal and 2D codes.
- Mehfooz Dawa app (this page)
- Mehfooz Dawa check
- Drug track and trace portal
- drugtrace.dra.gov.pk guide
- Mehfooz Dawa & DRAP verification
- Medicine QR code scanner
- GTIN number check
- 2D DataMatrix codes
- Check medicine barcode
- 2D code decoder tool
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More verification resources
Drug Track and Trace Portal →drugtrace.dra.gov.pk →Check Batch Number Online →Medicine QR Code Scanner →Original Medicine Check App →DRAP Helpline Number →GTIN Number Check →Medicine Recall Pakistan →Pharmacy License Check →Counterfeit Drugs in Pakistan →Medicine Storage Temperature →Drug Testing Laboratory Pakistan →How to Read a Medicine Label →Report Side Effects →Smuggled Medicines Pakistan →Mehfooz Dawa Check →Dawa Check →