SAHPRA warns of fake medicines like HIV drugs sold in spaza shops
We cannot quantify it in size, but if we look at the extent of whistleblowing reports that we have of products being made available on social media, or scheduled products that require a prescription being made available through illegal channels, we’re seeing an increase in those reports.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has raised concern over the growing availability of illicit medicines in the country.
SAHPRA CEO Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela says counterfeit medicines are increasingly being sold through social media platforms and other illegal channels.
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