Flu Vaccine Shortages and Counterfeit Seizures Prompt Regulatory Action in Pakistan
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- Developments
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What happened
Drug inspectors in Lahore seized a large stock of suspected counterfeit flu vaccines and arrested two people. Officials from the Office of the Chief Drug Controller Punjab reported that supplies of genuine flu vaccines from major international and Chinese manufacturers are currently unavailable in Pakistan. Abbott’s and Sanofi’s influenza vaccines were among the products affected by the shortage.
From propakistani.pk
Why it matters
The shortage has created an opportunity for sellers of suspected counterfeit vaccines to enter the market, increasing regulatory risk for pharmaceutical operations in Pakistan. Sanofi may deliver only a limited quantity toward the end of November or in December, while Abbott might not supply its flu vaccine to Pakistan this year.
Allegations suggest a drug supply network is operating in parts of Punjab, including Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, leading to questions about government accountability on law and order.
From propakistani.pk
Who's involved
- SanofiFrench pharmaceutical company whose influenza vaccines were affected by the shortage in Pakistan.
- PakistanSovereign state in South Asia experiencing a shortage of genuine flu vaccines.
- PunjabProvince of Pakistan where drug inspectors conducted seizures and regulatory action.
- health departmentGovernmental agency involved in seizing counterfeit vaccines and managing the shortage in Punjab.
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.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Abbott Laboratories and Sanofi confirmed the presence of fake vaccines circulating in Pakistan.Sub-event
Supply of key medicines like Sanofi is limited in Pakistan, leading to regulatory action.1 source