Counterfeit Rabies Vaccine Seized in Delhi, Supply Traced to Kanpur
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What happened
The Delhi drug control department seized 481 vials of Abhayrab anti-rabies vaccine from a firm in Bhagirath Palace. The vaccine manufacturer, Human Biologicals Institute in Telangana, confirmed the batch was counterfeit and had not been released by the company. Officials traced the supply chain from Delhi to Kanpur, and an FIR was registered against three individuals linked to the alleged supply.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights issues within the pharmaceutical supply chain. The Health Minister, Pankaj, directed strict action against those involved in selling spurious medicines. The incident involved the Food Safety & Drug Administration of Uttar Pradesh, which conducted raids after receiving information about the counterfeit goods.
Unlicensed sale of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients was previously reported in Kukatpally, Telangana.
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Who's involved
- DelhiLocation where the counterfeit vaccine was seized.
- TelanganaState where the vaccine manufacturer is located.
- PankajHealth Minister who directed strict action against spurious medicines.
- health departmentGovernmental agency responsible for the seizure and investigation.
- Uttar PradeshState whose Food Safety & Drug Administration conducted raids.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- TelanganaSpeculative
Regulatory action against a local manufacturer might increase compliance costs for pharmaceutical producers.
- health departmentSpeculative
The successful execution of regulatory functions might stabilize the medical supply chain.
- Uttar PradeshSpeculative
The involvement of the state's drug administration might increase investment in regulatory oversight.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Supply chain of fake vaccines traced from Delhi seizure to Kanpur.1 source
Counterfeit vaccine manufactured in Telangana was seized in Delhi.1 source