JKNP FOILS ONLINE SALE OF UNREGISTERED DRUGS, SEIZES PRODUCTS WORTH NEARLY RM1 MLN

KUANTAN, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Pahang Health Department (JKNP) through the Pharmacy Enforcement Branch (CPF) foiled the sale of unregistered drugs and unnotified cosmetics on social media platforms with a seizure value of nearly RM1 million.

Pahang Health director Datuk Dr Rusdi Abd Rahman said this followed complaints from the public regarding the suspected sale of unregistered drugs via e-commerce platforms.

He said that the department had conducted an investigation for six months and successfully thwarted these activities through Op LHT in the area last night.

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Inspections at three residential premises and a vehicle found 116 unregistered drugs and 49 unnotified cosmetics along with four digital devices, all of which were seized.

“We believe these in demand products were illegally brought into the country and sold at low prices to buyers. Among the seized products are for joint pain and energy medications,” he told a press conference at the JKNP office here today.

Dr Rusdi added that further probe into a local company suspected of being involved in these activities is currently ongoing before formal charges are filed.

In light of this, he advised the public to always be cautious and not easily swayed by advertisements or testimonials on websites, especially those making unreasonable medical claims as the consumption of such products can have adverse effects on health, especially on the kidneys.

Additionally, the public should ensure that pharmaceutical products have hologram safety stickers and product registration number (MAL).

The public is also encouraged to submit complaints and channel information regarding suspicious drugs and cosmetics using the SOBAT platform via https://beacons.ai/cpfpahang link.

-- BERNAMA