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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has assured the public that Barbados has not been affected by the current recall of the hypertensive drug, Valsartan. The drug has been recalled due to an impurity found in a batch of products.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, said today that a check with the Barbados Drug Service (BDS) revealed that no Valsartan products from the contaminated batch had been officially imported into Barbados.
“The BDS has reviewed documentation and consulted other regulatory agencies, including the United States Food and Administration, Health Canada, the Irish Regulatory Authority and the Jamaica Ministry of Health.
The BDS stated that Valsartan products on the Barbados market are produced by Novartis and Jubilant and are not subject to the current recall,” he said.
The Chief Medical Officer said that the Ministry would continue to follow warnings from international regulatory agencies with respect to any changes in pharmaceutical products to continue to ensure the availability of safe and quality products to the public.
Persons who require further information may call the BDS at 535-4300.