Tag: Counterfeit Medicines

Zimbabwe urged to adopt legal framework against counterfeit medicines

Kuda Pembere

By Kudakwashe Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe lacks legal frameworks to address the sale and distribution of falsified and substandard medicines, the country remains at a disadvantage in fighting this growing problem. This was said by Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) board member Nancy Samuriwo during the Authority’s 7th annual general meeting held last Friday. Her remarks followed those of MCAZ Director General Richard Rukwata, who highlighted that the Authority is working with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to curb the distribution of counterfeit medicines. Rukwata also noted…

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MCAZ Warns Of Substandard Flue Medication

Healthtimes

THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) warns the public not to acquire yet consume a fake and substandard version of Flumed found being sold in some Harare and Chivhu pharmacies. By Kuda Pembere This is part of its efforts of safeguarding the safety and efficacy of medicinal products for public and animal health. “This Medicinal Product Alert relates to one falsified version of Flumed ® (Paracetamol/ Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/ Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate) Syrup circulating in Harare and Chivhu, presented under the name Flumed ® Syrup manufactured by Varichem Pharmaceuticals,”…

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