Hà Nội recalls unqualified drugs

November 10, 2016 - 19:00

Hà Nội Health Department reported that it will recall three kinds of unqualified medicines sold in the city’s market following the directive of the Drug Administration.

One of the unqualified drugs, PV detox capsule, will be withdrawn. – Photo vtc.vn

Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI – Hà Nội Health Department reported that it will recall three kinds of unqualified medicines sold in the city’s market following the directive of the Drug Administration.

The three drugs to be withdrawn are PV detox capsule of Phúc Vinh Medicinal Herbal Joint Stock Company, Ciprofloxacin tablets USP 500mg of Indian company Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Enalapril maleat tablets USP 10mg of Medicinal Herbal Joint Stock Company 3/2.

The Health Department has also asked companies producing and importing such medicines to withdraw them in November and to report the recall to the department.

Health centres and drug retail stores in the city and districts were required to quickly recall all unqualified medicines mentioned above. - VNS

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