Guild Update 17 Nov 15: Warning on counterfeit medicines
November 17, 2015
THE Guild supports the recent
warning by the TGA over the risks
of using counterfeit medicines.
The TGA says using counterfeit
medicines or medical devices
carries a “high risk of unexpected
or potentially serious reactions”
and are usually sourced overseas.
Counterfeit medicines and
medical devices are often
deliberately packaged to look like
the genuine article.
Counterfeit products may
contain:
• the wrong active ingredient
• no active ingredient
• too much or too little active
ingredient and variations across
tablets and batches
• substances withdrawn from
sale for safety reasons
• toxic or dangerous substances
• substandard components
If consumers are concerned
about counterfeit medicines or
medical devices, they can report
the matter to the TGA’s online
reporting, by phone 1800 020 653
or email info@tga.gov.au.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 17 Nov 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 17 Nov 15
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