Raid on Counterfeit Drugs
The proliferation of counterfeit drugs on the global market and easy availability via online pharmacies is an increasing problem. The makers of counterfeit drugs have enjoyed and profited from loopholes in a system designed to deliver healthy medicines to those in need. The rising cost of prescription medications and the ubiquitous presence of online and overseas pharmacies means more people than ever are threatened by these counterfeiting operations.
JOHOR BARU: About RM150,000 worth of unregistered and unlicensed medicines, including traditional medicines and sex stimulants, were seized following a two-day operation by the State Health Department in the city.
Acting on a tip off, department officers raided various premises selling modern medicines, traditional medicines and cosmetics in Pasar Borong Pandan recently.
By FARIK ZOLKEPLI
28 July 2008