A Fine Of 70 Million Rupees Imposed On Companies Selling Substandard Drugs During 2015-16

Islamabad, (Pakistan Point News – 4th October, 2016) : This was stated by Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Dr Darshan stated during National Assembly Session that the Federal government is working in cooperation with the provincial governments to check the menace of spurious and substandard medicines. He said during 2015-16, fine of 70 million rupees was imposed on the companies involved in sale of substandard drugs. The National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) bill 2016 was presented before the house. The chair referred the bill to the standing committee concerned for further discussion.