FDA warns against counterfeit rabies vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public against buying counterfeit rabies vaccines after it received reports regarding the circulation and administration of the fake products in various health facilities, establishments and unauthorized distribution channels.
Data from the Department of Health shows that there have been 260 cases of rabies recorded in the country from January to Sept. 20 this year. It urged the public, including health-care professionals, to only buy rabies vaccines from licensed drug establishments.
The FDA said a facility’s license to operate and the registration status of a vaccine can be checked through its online verification portal: verification.fda.gov.ph.
The public may also report suspected counterfeit vaccines by sending an email to the FDA at ereport@fda.gov.ph, by clicking the “Report” tab at fda.gov.ph, or by calling the Center for Drug Regulation and Research through its telephone No. (02) 8809-5596.
Those who may be experiencing adverse drug reactions may also file a report through the link: bit.ly/FDAPHReportSideEffect.
