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December 23, 2025
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Duale says crackdown launched on the illegal sale of prescription drugs

Duale says crackdown launched on the illegal sale of prescription drugs

The system shall take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to improve tracking of prescription medicines within the supply chain...

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The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide crackdown on the illegal sale of prescription-only medicines, particularly drugs like sildenafil, after an investigative exposé revealed widespread abuse. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale warned of severe legal and regulatory sanctions for non-compliant pharmacies and individuals.

  • Crackdown initiated to curb the unlawful sale of prescription drugs, such as "blue pill."
  • Key person: Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
  • A mandatory online system for declaring batch and lot numbers of health products will take effect on January 1, 2026, to enhance tracking and traceability.

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