Counterfeit Tamiflu
We highlighted the possible threat of counterfeit tamiflu sales increasing as fear over the wide spread swine flu pandemic began to gain momentum back in July in our blog. (Article here)
Recent news and blog entries are again warning people about the risk of purchasing tamiflu or other anti-viral drugs from unregulated sources.
Tamiflu packaging can be checked for its authenticity by following the steps below.
Remember to avoid purchasing tamiflu from unregulated sources. There are many websites offering tamiflu or other swine flu related products. If you would like to purchase tamiflu online check the products section of this website for a list of licensed chemists offering tamiflu.
Identifying fake tamiflu...
Tamiflu comes in a white cardboard box with the wording “Tamiflu® Oseltamivir 75mg” written clearly on the front with a green hexagon and the Roche logo. The right hand flap of the pack has an expiry date, batch number and, depending on the country, a manufactured date embossed into the pack. In addition the side of the pack has a distinctive logo.
The box contains a single blister package containing 10 Tamiflu capsules, which are a distinct yellow and light grey colour. Each blister contains one capsule which can be seen through the transparent outer layer:
Each blister is printed on the aluminium foil of the reverse side with Roche and the Roche hexagon, and the words “Tamiflu Oseltamivir 75mg”:
The batch number and expiry date (in some countries also the manufacturing date) on the outside packaging should match the batch number and expiry date (and in some countries the manufacturing date) on the inner packaging:
Each Tamiflu capsule is also printed with the words “Roche 75mg
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