[e-drug] BBC: Fake malaria drugs recalled in Kenya (2)

["Jayesh M Pandit" <jayesh_pandit@hotmail.com>]

E-DRUG: BBC: Fake malaria drugs recalled in Kenya (2)
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Dear Libby,

Sorry for this delayed response.

Information on 'fake' Duo-Cotecxin in the market was received at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB- the Drug Regulatory Authority in Kenya)- a consumer complained of 'lack of effectiveness'.

The Inspectors verified the presence of the unregistered packs circulating in the market. A press release was issued- for the public to be able to identify the fake from the genuine product. 

There was this false assumption that a 'recall' of the product had been effected- i wish to confirm that there was / is no recall of the said 'counterfeit' Duo-Cotecxin.

The manufacturers have brought in a new pack of the genuine product- containing a distinctive hologram for ease of identification. The manufacturers, through the main distributors, have opted for a replacement of the original / genuine packs with the new (genuine) packs containing the hologram.

A press conference was called upon earlier in the week to clarify this issue- article available but cannot attach onto e-drug.

Many thanks,

Jayesh  
Dr. Jayesh M. Pandit
Head- Department of Pharmacovigilance,
Pharmacy and Poisons Board,
Ministry of Health,
P.O. Box: 27663-00506
Nairobi, KENYA

Tel: +254-721348503 / +254-733733349