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Pharmaceuticals regulator defends itself against quality breaches

The state regulator of the multi-billion shillings pharmaceutical sector has defended itself against claims that it has allowed a local manufacturer of medicines to continue operation even without meeting quality standards.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued a statement saying it allowed Mac’s pharmaceuticals to continue operation since all its essential drugs including painkillers, anti-malaria drugs and anti-bacterials are of good quality, safe and efficacious for consumption in line with required standards.

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