Counterfeit contraceptives hit market
Apr 03, 2011
THE National Drug Authority (NDA) has issued a public alert on counterfeit morning-after pills that are on sale in the country.
By Raymond Baguma
THE National Drug Authority (NDA) has issued a public alert on counterfeit morning-after pills that are on sale in the country.
The drug authority public relations officer, Frederick Ssekyana, advised the public to carefully observe the security features on the pills which go by the trade name of Postinor 2.
Postinor 2 is an emergency contraception, more commonly known as the morning-after pill, and prevents pregnancy if taken within 72 hours (three days).
“The back side of the genuine Postinor 2 packet has a white rectangular band. When the band is scratched with a metallic object, the word “original†and the logo of the manufacturer are displayed,†Ssekyana pointed out in a statement released recently.
“The public is, therefore, urged to observe the above two features and identify the genuine pills from the fake ones,†he added.
“National Drug Authority, therefore, urges the public to report any one found selling counterfeit Postinor 2 or committing any other drug-related malpractice to any of our offices nearest to you for quick action. Please be vigilant of your health and with medicines, because safe drugs save lives,†Ssekyana said.
THE National Drug Authority (NDA) has issued a public alert on counterfeit morning-after pills that are on sale in the country.
The drug authority public relations officer, Frederick Ssekyana, advised the public to carefully observe the security features on the pills which go by the trade name of Postinor 2.
Postinor 2 is an emergency contraception, more commonly known as the morning-after pill, and prevents pregnancy if taken within 72 hours (three days).
“The back side of the genuine Postinor 2 packet has a white rectangular band. When the band is scratched with a metallic object, the word “original†and the logo of the manufacturer are displayed,†Ssekyana pointed out in a statement released recently.
“The public is, therefore, urged to observe the above two features and identify the genuine pills from the fake ones,†he added.
“National Drug Authority, therefore, urges the public to report any one found selling counterfeit Postinor 2 or committing any other drug-related malpractice to any of our offices nearest to you for quick action. Please be vigilant of your health and with medicines, because safe drugs save lives,†Ssekyana said.