The reduction of prices by more than 50 % on 48 medicinal drugs was made according to the National Drugs Policy.The gazette notification on the reduction of prices of 48 medicinal drugs was issued on the 21st of October.
The Health Ministry insisted that traders must adhere to the prices mentioned in special gazette issued to reduce prices of drugs.
The Health Ministry has deployed special teams to conduct raids against vendors who failed to adhere to the gazette notification issued by the Ministry.
The Ministry of Health has issued two special telephone numbers 0113-071-073 or 0113-092-269 to enable public to lodge complaints against traders who sell medicinal drugs above the stipulated prices.