Spoiled Medicines in Heatwave
Local health officials say that some important medicines are being stored in very hot places — as hot as 50°C — which is much higher than the safe temperature for storing drugs.
This heatwave is causing serious problems for medicines across Balochistan, particularly in the town of Osta Muhammad. There, many medicines have gone bad due to the heat.
The District Health Officer (DHO) confirmed that people got very sick after using these spoiled or expired medicines. “These bad medicines are being sold openly, and they can even cause life-threatening reactions,” he warned.
Doctors and pharmacists say that storing medicines in high heat can make them dangerous. “Some medicines turn toxic when they get too hot, especially those that need to be kept cold,” said a senior pharmacist in Karachi.
Heat Damages Medicines in Balochistan, Puts Patients at Risk
But store owners in Osta Muhammad say they can’t afford generators to keep the medicine cool during power outages.
This is not just happening in Balochistan. Recently, authorities in other cities like Sargodha and Nawabshah also closed many medical stores for selling expired or unapproved medicines.
The problem is worse in rural areas because rules are not strictly followed, and many people don’t know the risks of bad medicine.
More Action in Punjab
In Punjab, the Drug Control Directorate is cracking down on fake medicines. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) may soon announce a national emergency.
Officials have reported the discovery of fake medicines in Punjab, which were being sold under the labels of popular medicine brands.
These included drugs for fever, sore throats, fungal infections, and women’s health problems.
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