Counterfeit drugs in localities
There is now a system of decentralization and authority, but how is the actual implementation organized to prevent cases of fake drugs, cosmetics, and food from occurring? Although there is a clear decentralization and authority system, there are still many shortcomings in the organization and actual implementation.
Ministries and branches are responsible for providing guidance and localities are responsible for organizing, but why do incidents like the one just happened in the provinces? Fake drugs and fake functional foods seriously affect people's health. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss and propose solutions. If it is due to the system, there will be urgent proposals for adjustment and amendment.
Counterfeit drugs focus on common treatments: antibiotics, bone and joint
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At an online meeting held this morning (May 7) with ministries, branches and People's Committees of provinces and cities on controlling and preventing fake drugs, cosmetics and food, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen pointed out the existing realities that cause fake drugs and food to exist. This situation is assessed by the management agency as "increasingly sophisticated, easily infiltrating the distribution stages".
Mr. Tuyen said that it is necessary to assess the actual production, trade, circulation and use of functional foods and medicines, so that in the coming time, there will be more systematic solutions, tightening the management of each stage, import, production, circulation and consumption.
Drugs of unknown origin were missed from inspection.
Regarding information about fake drugs, Mr. Ta Manh Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Drug Administration (Ministry of Health ), said that actual monitoring shows that fake drugs are concentrated in antibiotics and special drugs (respiratory, digestive, bone and joint).
According to Mr. Hung, every year, the Ministry of Health has developed and implemented plans for regular and surprise inspections of business conditions; the maintenance of compliance of drug production, trading, wholesale and retail establishments; and conducted regular inspections of over 30% of drug production and trading establishments.
In 2024 alone, the Drug Administration and the Traditional Medicine Administration (Ministry of Health) deployed 170 inspection teams to inspect the production, preservation, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medicinal herbs, and traditional medicine. Thereby, 46 decisions were issued to sanction administrative violations with a total fine of over 2.5 billion VND.
However, Mr. Hung pointed out the reality that people still completely trust sellers and retail establishments while drug quality violations have not been thoroughly controlled and handled.
"Buying and selling without invoices or documents is an opportunity for fake drugs to exist, but this behavior has not been strictly handled, and the opportunity for fake drugs to infiltrate facilities. When checking, drugs without invoices are hidden by business owners, so it is impossible to take samples of these drugs for testing," Mr. Hung pointed out the limitations that have existed in recent years, making it very difficult to find fake drugs when taking samples.
Deputy Minister Tuyen said that it is necessary to encourage people to report suspected fake products, drugs sold without origin, and facilities producing fake food and drugs.
"In particular, it is necessary to strengthen online business management. Increase surprise inspections. Because just checking in advance and periodically is good everywhere," said Mr. Tuyen.
"Propose that provinces and cities implement a peak in May to fight against fake drugs and fake functional foods. Localities must take action, not just plan on paper; and report the results to the Ministry of Health before June 10, 2025," Mr. Tuyen emphasized.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thuoc-gia-kho-phat-hien-khi-di-lay-mau-185250507095740467.htm
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