Switzerland detects fake drug Molnupiravir labeled made in Vietnam

According to the Drug Administration (Ministry of Health), this agency has received information from the WHO Representative Office in Vietnam to send an urgent warning from WHO Headquarters regarding the counterfeit drug Molnupiravir detected in Switzerland.

Accordingly, Swiss Customs discovered the counterfeit drug Molnupiravir. Counterfeit drug Molnupiravir 400 mg, hard capsule dosage form, packing: vial of 20 hard capsules, the label has the information “Manufactured by Co., Ltd., 1 vs. 40 dai, Ward An Phu, TX. Thuan An, Tinh Binh Duong, Vietnam”.

Result drug testing shows that the drug does not contain the active ingredients as stated on the label (attach the image of the vial).

Fake drug Molnupiravir 400 mg labeled made in Vietnam, discovered in Switzerland DRUG ADMINISTRATION

To ensure the safety of users and strictly handle violations according to the provisions of the law, the Drug Administration of Vietnam has sent an official dispatch to the health departments of the provinces and cities, requesting to notify the establishments. businessdrug use and on the website of the health department about the counterfeit drug Molnupiravir 400 mg with the above signs.

Coordinate with agencies to communicate information to businesses, drug users and people to know not to trade and use fake Molnupiravir 400 mg with the above signs.

Coordinating with relevant authorities to check, verify and trace Origin of counterfeit drugs above, handle organizations and individuals violating current regulations.