ADVERTISEMENT
Large quantities of expired drugs seized
Kwame Nsiah-Poku, Regional Director of the FDA said the owners of the chemical shops will be arraigned before court Tuesday March 29.
Recommended articles
The drugs were seized from two chemical stores in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem (KEEA) district when municipal health officers and the FDA were on their routine inspection.
"We seized some expired products from two chemical shops…we had information that they had expired products on their shelves and they were selling to unsuspecting citizens," he said.
ADVERTISEMENT
"So, we went to the place, did inventory and found out that it was true. So, we seized all the drugs and handed them [owners of the shops] over to the police, he told Accra-based Class FM in an interview.
See also: 3 test positive for HIV every week
"The drugs had different expiration dates. From 2014 and 2015…because the drugs are expired, their efficacy, quality, and safety cannot be guaranteed, and we deem it unfit for human consumption," he added.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
‘Dumsor’ challenges will end in a few days – ECG Board Chairman assures Ghanaians
We’ll prosecute corrupt appointees under Akufo-Addo’s govt – Prof. Opoku-Agyeman
How First and Second Ladies rejected and refunded all allowances given to them since 2017
Russian Deputy Defence Minister, Ivanov detained for accepting large bribes
Vice President Dr. Bawumia meets Pope Francis in Rome
Payment of salaries to spouses of President, Vice President illegal – Supreme Court
Celebrating a Maternal Pillar: The enduring legacy of Comfort Naa Momo Amugi
Akufo-Addo tasks the Finance Ministry, GRA to renegotiate the SML contract
