Fake Viagra found in Australia
June 21, 2010
THE Therapeutic Goods
Administration is warning
pharmacists to be extra vigilant
against counterfeit Viagra drugs,
following the discovery of phony
tablets in both NSW and the ACT.
Earlier this month Pfizer advised
the TGA that it had become aware
that counterfeit Viagra tablets
(sildenafil 100mg) had apparently
entered the supply chain.
Following the report, the TGA
immediately actioned a product
recall to ensure consumer
protection, however last week it was
again made aware by Pfizer that
around nine pharmacies across
Victoria had reported holding
stocks of the counterfeit batch.
So far, the TGA has said that it
has found no evidence that the
counterfeit drugs pose a safety
hazard to users - only that the
batch is likely to be ineffective.
Additionally the TGA is advising
pharmacists to check their Viagra
stocks to ensure they contain only
legitimate Viagra tablets.
The TGA has said that spotting
the counterfeit batch is fairly simple
because “the counterfeit product
has a batch number and an expiry
date that do not match any
previously supplied in Australia,”
making it readily identifiable.
Moving forward, the TGA has
said that it is “actively pursuing” the
matter, and that it will enforce
severe penalties (including jail
terms of up to five years) to persons
who supply counterfeit products, as
per the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.
For more information, contact the
TGA on 1800 020 653.
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