Dong Nai Department of Health warns about 8 types of fake drugs and drugs of unknown origin

(DN) - Dong Nai Department of Health has just issued Document No. 2998/SYT-NV dated June 4, 2025 announcing counterfeit drugs, drugs of unknown origin and handling violations.

Taking fake drugs directly affects the health of the user (illustrative photo)

According to information from the Drug Administration of Vietnam ( Ministry of Health ) sent to localities, drug samples without information on circulation registration number or import license number, information on drug manufacturing facility, drug importing facility include: Diamicron® MR 60mg (Gliklazid), batch number: 23F603, expiry date: 4-2026; Oseltamivir, batch number: M1164B01, manufacturing date: 3-2021, expiry date: 3-2023; Crestor 20mg (Rosuvastatin), batch number: A23237030, expiry date: 4-2026.

The fourth drug is Janumet 50/1000mg (Sitagliptin/Metformin), batch number: 24497505A, expiry date: 7-2026; Plavix (Klopidogrel), batch number: ELB04027, expiry date: 5-2027; NEXIUM® 40mg Enterik Kapli Pellet Tablet (Esomeprazole), batch number: 23H420, expiry date: 9-2027; Crestor 10mg (Rosuvastatin), batch number: A24236004, expiry date: 7-2027.

The Department of Health requests that drug trading and using establishments in the province not buy, sell or use 7 batches of products without information on the circulation registration number or import license number, manufacturing facility or importing facility mentioned above.

The Department of Health requests that health departments coordinate with the police, market management agencies, Steering Committee 389 and relevant authorities to inspect drug trading establishments in the area; investigate, verify information and trace the origin of the 7 batches of products mentioned above; handle organizations and individuals who violate according to current regulations.

Previously, Dong Nai Department of Health also requested relevant units to inspect, handle, and trace the origin of the fake drug Theophylline Extended - Release Tablets 200mg, batch number 21127, production date 26-2-2022, expiration date 26-2-2026; place of manufacture Pharmacy Laboratories Plus; the drug sample did not have information about the circulation registration number or import license, and the importing facility on the label.

Recently, people across the country have been quite confused and worried about the situation of fake drugs being produced and sold on the market. Using fake drugs causes many harmful effects on the health of users. Therefore, before using drugs, people should pay attention to checking information related to the drugs; do not buy and use fake drugs that have been warned by authorities.

Hanh Dung

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