Rapid Alert
| DRAP Alert No | No I/S/10-24-40 |
| Action Date | 24th October 2024 |
| Target Audience | · National Regulatory Field Force. · Distribution, Pharmacies and Medical Stores · Healthcare Professionals – Veterinarians, Chemists · Farmers/Consumers |
| Problem Statement | Federal Inspector of Drugs, Karachi alongwith FIA conducted a raid at premises of M/s Bismillah Medical Store, District Malir, Karachi and the following unregistered products/Stock was seized from the premises as per Form-2 under Section 18(1) of Drugs Act, 1976. |
| Product name | Batch/Lot No. | Manufacturer Name (as per label) | Mfg. date | Exp. date |
| Boostin Injection (Recombinant Bovine Somatropin) Reg. No. Nil | BSS22100 | M/s LG Chem, Korea. | 30-05-2023 | 29-05-2026 |
| Threat to Public Health | Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin hormone is banned in the country due to serious side effects on health of animals and impact on those consuming milk and meat of such animals. The product is also banned in Europe, Canada, Australia etc. |
| Action Initiated | The Regulatory Field Force has been directed to increase the surveillance activities in market to confiscate the product. All pharmacists and chemist working at distributions and pharmacies are once again directed to not procure / supply unregistered drugs. The stocks of any suspected should be quarantined and supplier’s information should be provided to the Regulatory field force in order to ensure the removal of this product. Regulatory action will be taken against the persons involved in manufacturing/ storage /distribution/sale and use of any unregistered product |
| Advice for Veterinarian | DRAP requests increased vigilance within the supply chains of institutions/pharmacies/healthcare facilities likely to be affected by this product. Further information of reporting problems to DRAP is available on this link |
| Advice for Farmers/Consumer | Farmers/Consumers should not use this product. They shall contact their physician or healthcare provider(s) if the animal experienced any problem that may be related to using this product. |
All therapeutic goods must be obtained from licensed pharmacies and other authorized/licensed retail outlets. The authenticity and condition of products should be carefully checked. Seek advice from your pharmacists or other healthcare professionals in case of any doubt.