A total of 3,191 morphine injections have reached their expiration date without being administered to patients at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi.

The unused stock of the controlled painkiller represents a notable loss of essential medical supplies at one of the country’s major government-run specialized healthcare institutions.

Inventory Management at NICVD

Morphine is a potent opioid analgesic primarily utilized in clinical and emergency settings for acute pain management, including in critical cardiac care. At NICVD, a premier public healthcare facility catering to cardiovascular patients, the large quantity of injections remained in storage until past their viable shelf life.

Details regarding the timeline of procurement, the financial valuation of the expired doses, and the underlying administrative factors leading to the stock remaining unused have not been disclosed.