Asli aur nakli dawa ki pehchan: how to check medicine is original or not
Asli dawa ki pehchan ka sab se bharosemand tarika yeh hai ke dabbay par bana chhota chakor code scan karein. If the result is verified and the name, batch and expiry match the box, the pack is in DRAP's records. Where there is no code, five simple checks on the pack tell you whether to trust it.
دوا اصلی ہے یا نقلی کیسے پتہ چلے؟ ڈبے پر بنے چھوٹے چوکور کوڈ کو اسکین کریں۔ اگر نتیجہ تصدیق شدہ آئے اور دوا کا نام، بیچ نمبر اور ایکسپائری ڈبے سے ملتی ہو تو یہ پیک ڈریپ کے ریکارڈ میں موجود ہے۔ کوڈ نہ ہو تو رجسٹریشن نمبر، بیچ نمبر، ایکسپائری، سیل اور چھپائی ضرور دیکھیں۔
How to check medicine is genuine or not: asli aur nakli mein farq
| Check | Asli (genuine) | Nakli (fake) warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Square code scan | Verified; details match the box | Not verified, or shows a different product |
| Registration number | DRAP Reg. No. printed | Missing |
| Batch and expiry | Same on box and strip, cleanly printed | Different, smudged, overprinted or scratched |
| Spelling and printing | Sharp, correct | Typos, blurry text, odd colours |
| Seal | Intact | Broken, re-glued, loose cap |
| Tablets or liquid | Same as your last pack | Different colour, size, smell; crumbling |
| Price | Near the printed MRP | Far cheaper than usual |
Nakli dawa ki pahchan: 5 ways to check medicine authenticity
- Code scan kareinScan the square code. This is the only check that looks at the individual pack's serial number.
- Registration number dekheinHar qanooni dawa par DRAP ka Reg. No. hota hai. You can confirm it in the DRAP price and registration search.
- Batch number aur expiry milayeinBox aur strip par same honi chahiye. Search the batch in recall alerts.
- Seal aur printing check kareinTooti hui seal ya spelling ki ghalti khatre ki nishani hai.
- Dawa ko ghaur se dekheinRang, size ya zaiqa pehle se mukhtalif ho to pharmacist se poochein.
Practice: nakli pack pehchanein
The pack marked Suspect has five warning signs. Tap where you see something wrong.
- Misspelled name. “Zenadool” instead of the real brand spelling. Copied packs often have typos.
- Logo looks wrong. Blurry or off-colour logos are a sign of scanned and reprinted artwork.
- No registration number. Every legal medicine prints a DRAP Reg. No. Here it is missing.
- Expiry looks altered. Uneven, overprinted or scratched dates suggest tampering.
- No square code. There is no scannable code, so this pack cannot be checked by serial number.
All five found. On a real pack, two or more of these signs is reason to stop and ask.
Agar dawa nakli lage to kya karein
Dawa istemal na karein. Keep the pack, strips and receipt, ask the pharmacy for a pack from another batch, and report it. Our guide on jali dawa ki shikayat explains where and how to complain to DRAP. If you have already taken it and feel unwell, see a doctor.
Fake medicine in Pakistan: kin dawaon mein khatra zyada hai
DRAP's alerts most often name fast-selling antibiotics, painkillers, hormone tablets, injections and vaccines, and expensive imported brands. Be extra careful with these, and with any medicine offered well below its usual price. Read more in fake medicines in Pakistan.
Asli nakli dawa ki pahchan: worked example
Rukhsana buys her mother's diabetes tablets from a new shop because it is cheaper. At home she compares the box with the previous one. The colour of the band on the carton is a shade lighter, the batch printed on the strip is different from the carton, and the price is well below the printed MRP. The square code scans as "not verified". Three warning signs plus a failed scan. She does not use the tablets, buys a pack from her usual pharmacy (which scans as verified), and files a complaint with photos of both packs. That is the right sequence: compare, scan, stop, replace, report.
Common myths about fake medicine
| Myth | Sach (reality) |
|---|---|
| "Bari company ki dawa nakli nahin ho sakti." | Fakes copy famous brands precisely because people trust them. |
| "Mehngi dawa asli hoti hai." | Price is no proof. Expensive imported products are a favourite target. |
| "Hologram ho to asli hai." | Holograms and stickers can be copied. The serial in the square code is far harder to fake. |
| "Barcode na ho to nakli hai." | Packs made before 9 October 2026 are exempt. Check the manufacturing date. See medicine without a barcode. |
| "Ek dafa scan ho gaya to har dabba theek hai." | Each box has its own serial. Scan each new pack. |
Kya dekh kar shak karein: by type of medicine
| Form | Warning signs |
|---|---|
| Goliyan (tablets) | Different colour or size, crumbling, uneven edges, strange smell |
| Capsules | Half-empty, sticky, different colours from usual |
| Syrup | Leaking cap, separated liquid, different taste or colour |
| Injections | Cloudy when it should be clear, particles, loose cap, no batch on the vial |
| Creams | Separated oil, unusual smell, broken tube seal |
Medicine authenticity check: the quick order
- SellerLicensed pharmacy, receipt.
- ScanSquare code verified, details match.
- LabelReg. No., batch, MFG, EXP, MRP present and clean.
- MatchStrip and box agree.
- PriceClose to MRP; check in the price search.
- RecallBatch not in alerts.
Want a score? Use the fake medicine checklist.
Ghar walon ko kaise sikhayein
Ghar ke buzurgon aur bachon ko teen baatein yaad karwa dein: dawa sirf jaani pehchani pharmacy se, har naye dabbay ka code scan, aur kuch ajeeb lage to istemal se pehle poochna. Purane dabbay ki ek tasveer phone mein rakhein taake naya pack farq dikhe to foran pata chal jaye.
Questions people ask
Nakli dawa in English kya kehlati hai?
Nakli or jali dawa is called fake, counterfeit, spurious or falsified medicine in English. DRAP's legal term is "spurious". A medicine that is real but fails quality tests is called "substandard".
Fake medicine kya hai?
A fake medicine pretends to be a real product. It may copy a famous brand's box but contain no active ingredient, too little, or a different substance. DRAP has found tablets sold under a well-known antibiotic brand that contained 0.00 mg of the antibiotic.
Fake medicine ka effect kya hota hai?
The illness is not treated, so it lasts longer or gets worse. Wrong or contaminated ingredients can cause direct harm, and weak antibiotics help bacteria become resistant. If you think you took a fake medicine, see a doctor and take the pack with you.
Kya sirf dekh kar asli aur nakli dawa mein farq pata chal sakta hai?
Sometimes, but good copies are hard to spot by eye. That is why scanning the square code matters: it checks the pack's serial number against the manufacturer's record instead of relying on appearance.
Asli dawa kahan se khareedein?
From a licensed pharmacy or medical store that gives a receipt, keeps fridge medicines in a fridge and is willing to let you scan the pack. Avoid street sellers and social media offers at very low prices.
Asli nakli dawa ki pahchan ka sab se asaan tarika kya hai?
Dabbay ka chakor code scan karna. Agar natija verified aaye aur naam, batch aur expiry dabbay se milein to pack DRAP ke record mein hai.
Duplicate medicine ka matlab kya hai?
Duplicate ya nakli dawa woh hai jo asli brand ki naqal ho. Is mein dawa ka asal juz kam, ghalat ya bilkul na ho sakta hai.
How to check medicine is real or fake?
Scan the square code, compare the result with the box, check the registration number, batch and expiry on box and strip, inspect the seal and printing, and be wary of very low prices.
Kya pharmacy wala nakli dawa jaan boojh kar bechta hai?
Hamesha nahin. Kabhi pharmacy ko bhi distributor se nakli maal mil jata hai. Is liye pharmacy ko batayein, pack badlwayein aur DRAP ko report karein.
Can I test a medicine at home?
No home test can confirm a medicine's content. Use the scan, label and recall checks, and report suspected fakes so a laboratory can test them.
How to identify counterfeit medicines and fake drugs?
Look for a failed or missing scan on recent packs, a missing registration number, batch or expiry that differ between box and strip, a broken seal, poor printing, and a price far below the MRP. Two or more of these together are a strong sign. These are the same checks for how to identify fake drugs of any kind.
How to find fake medicine at home?
You cannot test the contents at home, but you can find fake medicine by scanning the square code, checking the label details and comparing the pack with your previous one.
دوا اصلی ہے یا نقلی کیسے پتہ چلے؟
ڈبے پر بنا چوکور کوڈ اسکین کریں اور نتیجہ ڈبے کی تفصیل سے ملائیں۔ رجسٹریشن نمبر، بیچ نمبر، ایکسپائری اور سیل بھی دیکھیں۔
