Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls substandard Sure lubricated condoms dotted
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has alerted Kenyans about the recall of substandard Sure Lubricated condoms dotted. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the board stated that the condoms dotted, Batch No. 2405055, manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited have been in the market despite not complying with standards. “The Pharmacy […]
Govt recalls two drugs over mix-up
The government has ordered the recall of two drugs from all chemists, pharmacies, and health institutions with immediate effect from November 22, 2024. In a statement from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on November 22, 2024, the government indicated that there was a labelling mix-up of the drugs with varying percentages of concentration. “The […]
Regulator cautions Kenyans against Diclofenac
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has flagged the use of ‘Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs’ (NSAIDs), specifically Diclofenac for pain management. In a statement on Friday, May 20, 2022, the Board said that NSAIDs as a class, if used at high dosage and for long periods, are associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the […]