Warning against counterfeit packaging of cancer treatment
The Department of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies, Equipment, and Supplies, Ministry of Health of Hamad government has warned all public and private health entities against the distribution or use of counterfeit packaging of Keytruda Injection 100 mg/4 ml, a drug used to treat various types of cancer.
The Department urged all relevant parties to refrain from distributing or using any packages bearing these specifications, emphasizing the necessity of verifying the product’s source before dispensing or using it, and taking the necessary measures if counterfeit packages are suspected.
It also urged healthcare professionals to immediately report any suspected cases of counterfeit or substandard medications, or any adverse drug reactions, through the pharmacovigilance application or by contacting the Pharmacovigilance Department.
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