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September 28, 2026
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PPB Uncovers Fake Medicine in Kenyan Market, One Arrested

PPB Uncovers Fake Medicine in Kenyan Market, One Arrested

Healthcare professionals have been urged to remain vigilant, verify the authenticity of the affected products and quarantine any suspected falsified injections they encounter...

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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a stark warning to Kenyans regarding falsified Lucentis (Ranibizumab) 0.3mg injections detected in the market, leading to one arrest.

  • The falsified injections were identified through the PPB's post-marketing surveillance and have batch numbers 18862110 and 18802112.
  • Key organizations involved include the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and Novartis Overseas Investment AG, the supplier of the genuine product.
  • Notable discrepancies include the falsified product being labelled as Lucentis and containing 0.3mg, while the registered product in Kenya is Patizra and labelled 10mg/mL, also differing in vial color and dates.

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