FDA warns of fake anemia drug

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FDA warns of fake anemia drug

January 30, 2015 by admin News 0 comments

THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public over the presence of counterfeit drugs for anemia saying its consumption may pose safety and health risks for patients. Based on FDA Advisory No. 2014-085, the FDA is warning the public over the presence in the market of counterfeit Epoetin Beta (Recormon) 5,000 IU/0.3mL Solution for Injection with Batch Number H0029H09. “The FDA was informed by Roche Philippines, Inc. of the confirmed counterfeits of Epoetin Beta (Recormon) 5,000 IU/0.3mL Solution for Injection with Batch Number H0029H09 found in Pampanga,” said the FDA.

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