Allopathic System (Prevention of Misuse) Ordinance, 1962

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THE ALLOPATHIC SYSTEM (PREVENTION OF MISUSE) 
ORDINANCE, 1962 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
1.  Short title, extent and commencement 
2.  Definition 
3.  Prohibition of the use of the word “doctor” and its variations, etc. 
4.  Prohibition of the use of medical degrees or diplomas 
5.  Prohibition of performing surgical operations by unqualified persons 
6.  Prohibition for prescribing certain drugs 
7.  Restriction on the sale of patent and proprietory medicines 
8.  Rule-making powers of the Provincial Government 
9.  Penalty 
10.  Jurisdiction 
11.  Protection 
 
 
  

 
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THE ALLOPATHIC SYSTEM (PREVENTION OF MISUSE) ORDINANCE, 
1962 
ORDINANCE NO. LXV OF 1962 
[7th June, 1962]  
An Ordinance to prevent the misuse of the allopathic system of medicine and to provide for matters 
connected therewith. 
 WHEREAS it is expedient to prevent the misuse of the allopathic system of medicine and to 
provide for matters connected therewith;  
 Now, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the seventh day of October, 1958, 
and in exercise of all powers enabling him i n that behalf, the President is pleased to make and 
promulgate the following Ordinance: ___  
 1. Short title, extent and commencement .___(1) This Ordinance may be called the 
Allopathic System (Prevention of Misuse) Ordinance, 1962.  
 (2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan.  
 (3) It shall come into force at once.  
 2. Definition. ___In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or 
context, “registered medical practitioner” means a person registered under the 1[Medical and Dental 
Council Ordinance, 1962 (XXXII of 1962). 
 3. Prohibition of the use of the word “doctor” and its variations, etc. ___No person 
practising the allopathic, homoeopathic, ayurvedic, unani or any other s ystem of medicine shall use 
with his name or address or with the name or address of his business the word “doctor” or any of its 
grammatical variations, cognate expressions or abbreviations so as to give out that he is entitled to 
practise medicine unless he is a registered medical practitioner: 
 Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a person on whom a Doctor ’s degree other 
than medical degree has been conferred by any university in or outside Pakistan.  
 4. Prohibition of th e use of medical degrees or diplomas. ___No person shall use a medical 
degree or a medical diploma to give out that he is a qualified medical practitioner or for any purpose 
connected with medical practice, unless such degree or diploma has been conferred o r awarded by a 
university or institution in or outside Pakistan recognized under the 1[Medical and Dental Council 
Ordinance, 1962] (XXXII of 1962). 
 5. Prohibition of performing surgical operations by unqualified persons .___No person 
other than a registere d medical practitioner shall perform any surgical operation other than 
circumcision, incision of boils and administration of injections.  
 
1Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (27 of 1981), s. 3 and Sch. II.  
 
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 6. Prohibition for prescribing certain drugs. ___No person other than a registered medical 
practitioner or a person authorized in this behalf by the 1[Provincial Government] shall prescribe any 
antibiotic or dangerous drug specified in the rules made under this Ordinance.  
 7. Restriction on the sale of patent and proprieto ry medicines. ___No person shall sell in 
the market any patent or proprietory  medicine of the unani, ayurvedic, homoeopathic or biochemic 
system of medicine unless there is displayed, in a conspicuous and readily intelligible manner, on the 
label or container thereof and also on the outer cover of the container (other than ordinary wrap per) 
the true formula of the medicine contained in it.  
 8. Rule -making powers of the Pro vincial Government. ___The 1[Provincial Government] 
may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance.  
 9. Penalty. ___Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 3 or section 4 or section 5 or 
section 6 or section 7 shall be punishable with imprisonment which ma y extend to one year or with 
fine not exceeding two thousand rupees, or with both.  
 10. Jurisdiction.___(1) No prosecution shall be instituted under this Ordinance except by an 
Inspector appointed under the 2[Drugs Act, 1976 (XXXI of 1976)] or by a person specially 
empowered by the 1[Provincial Government] in this behalf.  
 (2) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable 
under this Ordinance and notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal 
Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898 ), it shall be lawful for such M agistrate to pass any sentence of fine 
to the extent provided for by this Ordinance in excess of his powers under the said section 32.  
 11. Protection. ___No suit or proceeding shall lie against any Inspector or person acting in 
good faith under section 10 of this Ordinance.  
 
 
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RGN Date: 29-05-2024 
1Subs. and ins. by A.O., 1964, Art. 2 and Sch. 
2Subs. by the Federal laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (27 of 1981), s. 3 and Sch., II.