Sources and methodology
Last updated 11 November 2026
Our tools are built on information published by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan. This page explains where each piece comes from and its limits.
| Tool | Source | How it works | Data as of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine scanner | DRAP track and trace system (drugtrace.dra.gov.pk) | Your device decodes the GS1 code; the details are checked live with DRAP's public verification service | Live |
| Recall search | DRAP recall and rapid alerts (dra.gov.pk) | 349 alerts parsed into product, batch, manufacturer and remarks; DRAP's newest alerts are also read live | 11 November 2026 plus live |
| Price and registration search | DRAP PharmaPrice Index (e.dra.gov.pk/public/price) | 21,915 product entries with registration number, holder, category, pack, price and effective date | 11 November 2026 |
| Checklist | Standard pack checks described in our guides | Runs in your browser; weights reflect how strongly each sign points to a problem | Not applicable |
Limits you should know
- Our recall and price data are copies. Between refreshes they can miss the latest changes. DRAP's notices and the price printed on the pack take priority.
- The price index lists products in DRAP's essential and low-price categories, not every registered medicine.
- Some older alerts are published as images or in unusual layouts; their product tables may be incomplete in our search, although the alert itself is listed and linked.
- A verification result reflects DRAP's records at the time of the check.
Rules and guidance we cite
- DRAP circular of 8 October 2026 on compliance with 2D barcoding and serialisation from 9 October 2026.
- DRAP Guidelines on GS1 DataMatrix Barcode and Serialization of Pharmaceutical Products (effective 28 July 2026).
- S.R.O. 963(I)/2026 amending the Drugs (Labelling and Packing) Rules.
- The Drugs Act, 1976 and the DRAP Act, 2012.
For how guides are written and corrected, see our editorial policy.