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DOH warns public vs buying medicines online
The Department of Health (DOH) is warning the public about counterfeit medicines and vaccines being sold online or through unauthorized channels.
This warning coincides with Consciousness Week Against Counterfeit Medicines, observed annually in the third week of November.
The DOH urges individuals to report any suspicious medicines or vaccines to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via email at [email protected] or by calling (02) 8809-5596.
Signs of counterfeit drugs include errors in labeling, missing FDA batch numbers, unusual smell or taste, ineffectiveness, and sales from unlicensed sources.
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