Key Takeaways
- Punjab government issues alert on spurious veterinary medicine batch.
- Batch number VL-039, expiry date January 2027, contains Benzyl Penicillin and Streptomycin Sulphate.
- Retailers and veterinary outlets are directed to stop dispensing and report existing stock.
The Punjab government has issued an alert over a batch of veterinary medicine declared spurious by the Drug Testing Laboratory, Punjab. The alert, under Alert No. 130/2026, concerns the Powder for Injection Penivet-5 batch number VL-039, which has an expiry date of January 2027.
Each vial of the batch contains Benzyl Penicillin 5,000,000 IU, Procaine Benzyl Penicillin 1,500,000 IU, and Streptomycin Sulphate 5 g, with a registration number 008032. The Drug Testing Laboratory classified the product as 'spurious' under Section 3(a)(ii) of the Drugs Act, 1976.
The Provincial Quality Control Board has directed retailers, veterinary outlets, wholesalers, distributors, and animal healthcare facilities to immediately stop dispensing the affected batch and report existing stock and usage details to the relevant Drug Inspector or Drug Inspector Distributor.
Regulators are urged to strengthen surveillance, maintain supply chain records, and confiscate the product where necessary. Market authorization holders, importers, and distributors have been instructed to review supply and distribution records and report any suspected irregularities immediately.
The public has been advised to stop using the affected batch and monitor animals for any unusual signs or side effects. The alert aims to ensure the safety and health of livestock and pets, preventing potential harm from the spurious medicine.
The alert is part of the government's ongoing efforts to maintain the quality and safety of veterinary medicines in the province, ensuring that only authentic and effective products are available to the public.
