2023-08-01 01:00:42
Illegal medicines generate between 300 thousand and one million deaths annually on a global scale.
According to what was published by Cofepris, there are two batch numbers with fake Aspirin that are marketed in Mexico.
If any are identified, their consumption should be avoided and the corresponding health complaint filed.
Medicines are one of the most important inventions of the modern era. Since this industry became professional, drugs have been developed against a wide variety of diseases. At the same time, it is also a highly watched sector and the most recent irregularity is a fake version of Aspirin that is marketed in Mexico.
Unfortunately, this crime is not new nor is it exclusive to one country. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that one in 10 drugs available on the market is bogus. Although it seems like a minor figure, in reality its impact is great.
Based on forecasts, The consumption of illegal medicines generates between 300,000 and one million deaths annually on a global scale. The reason is because they do not contain the correct doses or are manufactured with materials of dubious origin.
However, beyond people’s health there is also a serious impact on the economy. According to the estimates, the sale of fake drugs generates profits of 150 million dollars a year for the black market. While pharmaceutical companies obtain million-dollar losses.
They detect circulation of fake Aspirin in Mexico
All of the above serves as a context to learn more about the new health alert published by the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris). The reason is because identified a fake version of Aspirin Protect version 100 mg.
Bayer de México, holder of the sanitary registry, announced that the counterfeit product, in presentation of 28 tablets with lot number BT15UX4has an expiration date of July 2024. While the original product, with the same batch number, has an expiration date of September 2023.
Likewise, Cofepris has also received notifications from international authorities reporting the detection of counterfeit products of this same brand and presentation with lot BT15GX2.
#cofeprisalerta about fake Aspirin Protect.
The immediate suspension of the supply of batches BT15UX4 and BT15GX2 is recommended. #CofeprisProtects You???? pic.twitter.com/hP2HN2Jvwf
— COFEPRIS (@COFEPRIS) July 31, 2023
This counterfeit medicine represents a risk to the health of the population, because the manufacturing conditions and ingredients, its handling and storage are unknown, so its safety, quality and efficacy are not guaranteed.
Recommendations for the general population
If you have the Aspirin Protect 100 mg products with lot numbers BT15UX4 and BT15GX2, discontinue their use and see a health professional to indicate the treatment to follow. If you have used Aspirin Protect with the batch numbers mentioned, and have experienced any adverse reaction or discomfort, report it at the following online link or by mail: [email protected]
If you identify the counterfeit product with the aforementioned characteristics, do not purchase it, and if you have information on possible marketing, file the corresponding health complaint.
Recommendations for distributors and pharmacies
Acquire the products with authorized distributors and validated by the company that owns the sanitary registry, which must have a sanitary license, notice of operation and documentation of the legal acquisition of the product. If there are products with the aforementioned characteristics in stock, immobilize them and contact this health authority, as well as file the corresponding health complaint.
In order to protect people’s health, Cofepris maintains health surveillance actions to promptly identify counterfeit medicines and will inform the population in the event of identifying new evidence.
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