KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA), Abdul Samad Badhani, stated on Monday that certain chemists were selling tetanus injections on the black market for almost ten times the going amount, given the severe scarcity of the injection in Karachi.
About a month and a half has passed since anti-tetanus injections, which are used to prevent wound infections, were severely out of stock in pharmacies and medical supply stores in Karachi and other cities, including Lahore.
Individuals who sustain injuries in mishaps have significant challenges since hospitals and private clinics do not provide anti-tetanus injections. Medical professionals advise that since bacteria can enter the body through a variety of wounds, the injection needs to be given within 72 hours of the injury.
“Patients are experiencing difficulties as a result of the injection’s shortage,” Badhani stated, noting that the injection could not be produced because raw ingredients were not available on the international market.
He stated that several pharmacies were offering five milliliter injections for Rs. 50–55 at rates that were up to ten times higher.
