FDA uncovers massive fraud by 3 giant pharmaceutical companies

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pop 11 years ago

well done---- fda

well done---- fda
don`t care !!! 11 years ago

Hmmmmm!elders in the land or in the society have fail the youth,the nation with no rule model.all the corruptions in the land most of them if not all..this [SO CALLED ELDERS]are involved,neck deep inside,entangled one way or ...
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Hmmmmm!elders in the land or in the society have fail the youth,the nation with no rule model.all the corruptions in the land most of them if not all..this [SO CALLED ELDERS]are involved,neck deep inside,entangled one way or the other with no rule model!...

Hmmmm!they`re just a disgrace to the youth the nation as a whole!
Jack 11 years ago

HUNG ALL OF THEM. FOR THEY ARE MASS MURDERERS. NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED OUT OF THEIR WICKEDNESS.

HUNG ALL OF THEM. FOR THEY ARE MASS MURDERERS. NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED OUT OF THEIR WICKEDNESS.
SENSE PREFECT 11 years ago

REPORT THE ISSUES TO THE CHINESE AUTHORITIES AND LET US SEE WHAT THEY WILL ALSO DO AT THEIR END. WE CAN GIVE THEM PUBLICITY. LET AU KNOW THE COMPANIES INVOLVED SO ALL THEIR PRODUCTS CAN BE BANNED

REPORT THE ISSUES TO THE CHINESE AUTHORITIES AND LET US SEE WHAT THEY WILL ALSO DO AT THEIR END. WE CAN GIVE THEM PUBLICITY. LET AU KNOW THE COMPANIES INVOLVED SO ALL THEIR PRODUCTS CAN BE BANNED
NPP Cocaine Pusher 11 years ago

As sure as the sun will set, the publication of this story is the END of it. Nothing will be heard again. WHAT A ROTTEN SOCIETY?

As sure as the sun will set, the publication of this story is the END of it. Nothing will be heard again. WHAT A ROTTEN SOCIETY?
Iconomist - Tardi 11 years ago

Stupid Africans mentality "Cheap".. Why should you go & import pharmaceutical supplies from China while the Chinese are killing their own children?

Stupid Africans mentality "Cheap".. Why should you go & import pharmaceutical supplies from China while the Chinese are killing their own children?
John 11 years ago

Good job by a Ghanaian institution at last. But how did these drugs get into the country in the first place? Customs, Inspection at the port or country of export, and certification by FDA etc?

Good job by a Ghanaian institution at last. But how did these drugs get into the country in the first place? Customs, Inspection at the port or country of export, and certification by FDA etc?
Professor 11 years ago

Folks, know that even in the advanced countries of the world, stuff like the importation of counterfeit medicines and drugs are common. It is the vigilance of the various FDAs and Inspection Agencies that thwart the efforts o ...
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Folks, know that even in the advanced countries of the world, stuff like the importation of counterfeit medicines and drugs are common. It is the vigilance of the various FDAs and Inspection Agencies that thwart the efforts of those involved in the importation and distribution of fake and dangerous drugs. Additionally, in Western countries, there are many in-country reputable pharmacies that are subject to rigorous inspections and monitoring to ensure that only good quality drugs reach the open market. People usually get fake drugs through the internet and online purchasing. For a whole country, I think the Ghana FDA has done very well to catch and expose this (I dare say) ring of criminal activity. The real question is who is behind the importation of such obviously unsafe and hazardous drugs for Ghana?

On the question of whether customs officers could have stopped such imported consignments of dangerous drugs, we all know how the Customs Officers are; they are no different from the Ghana Police: a little bribe and the whole consignment gets through. Recall the case of the Deputy Commissioner of Police who switched cocaine with Baking Soda powder? That should tell you something. Kudos to the Ghana Food and Drugs Board. Keep it up. Ghana needs you!
TARDI MAN 11 years ago

SO, TARDI, WHAT MEDICINE DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TAKE WHEN ILL?
WE NEED THE FDA. IN THE TIME BEING BAN ALL MEDICINES FROM CHINA.

SO, TARDI, WHAT MEDICINE DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TAKE WHEN ILL?
WE NEED THE FDA. IN THE TIME BEING BAN ALL MEDICINES FROM CHINA.
Jack 11 years ago

THESE PEOPLE MUST BE HUNGED. ITS SAD THAT IN THIS OUR DEAR COUNTRY EVIL PEOPLE LIKE THESE OPERATING EVIL COMPANY CARTEL CAN GET AWAY WITH SUCH MASS KILLING JUST TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. ONE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE D ...
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THESE PEOPLE MUST BE HUNGED. ITS SAD THAT IN THIS OUR DEAR COUNTRY EVIL PEOPLE LIKE THESE OPERATING EVIL COMPANY CARTEL CAN GET AWAY WITH SUCH MASS KILLING JUST TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. ONE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED OUT OF THEIR ACTIONS. THEY MUST BE MADE TO FACE FIRING SQUAD. IF IT HAPPENED IN CHINA THAT WILL HAVE BEEN THE OUTCOME. YET OUR PEOPLE WILL COLLUDE WITH THE CHINESE TO TO INFLICT SUCH A HUGE PAIN ON US.
AZU NARH 11 years ago

NOT SO FAST,WAIT AND SEE WHAT THEY CAN COME OUT WITH.

NOT SO FAST,WAIT AND SEE WHAT THEY CAN COME OUT WITH.
gabee 11 years ago

Execute or give long term jail sentences to the importer and scrap those companies involved
Well done FDA your deserve promotion.

Execute or give long term jail sentences to the importer and scrap those companies involved
Well done FDA your deserve promotion.
-- 11 years ago

What is the name of the third company?

What is the name of the third company?
Bruce 11 years ago

The name of the third company has been omitted from this report. why? Joy fm who are should shielding? why mention only two of the pharmaceuticals? Something definitely is looking fishy! Publish that company's name, don't ove ...
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The name of the third company has been omitted from this report. why? Joy fm who are should shielding? why mention only two of the pharmaceuticals? Something definitely is looking fishy! Publish that company's name, don't overlook the harm they have caused people by their fraudulent conduct.
MADAM ADUSI POKUA 11 years ago

its pathetic for evil people put money before human life these evil people will be judge by go.

its pathetic for evil people put money before human life these evil people will be judge by go.
Kat Bradley 11 years ago

The love of money...

The love of money...
Kwame 11 years ago

Indeed, the love of money is so outrageous that people will do anything to get it, even if their actions will kill people.

Indeed, the love of money is so outrageous that people will do anything to get it, even if their actions will kill people.
VERY CORRUPT COUNTRY 11 years ago

THE CASE IS ALREADY DEAD

THE CASE IS ALREADY DEAD
BETTY 11 years ago

NDC GO KILL US. ALL THESE YEARS NO EFFECTIVE MONIYTORING EI GHANA.

NDC GO KILL US. ALL THESE YEARS NO EFFECTIVE MONIYTORING EI GHANA.
Fellow citizen. 11 years ago

Ms. Betty as you call yourself, after reading the news, did you read a part that stated that it was NDC that imported these drugs? Are we wise enough to think of ourselves to the extend of thinking about Ghana as a nation? It ...
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Ms. Betty as you call yourself, after reading the news, did you read a part that stated that it was NDC that imported these drugs? Are we wise enough to think of ourselves to the extend of thinking about Ghana as a nation? It`s really a pity to put every mess in the contry on a political party in power. We`re faced with problems made by we the same citizens of this nation Ghana. I don`t see and sense in your comment.
tonn 11 years ago

all drugs from china, india, nigeria must be banned from the nation ghana.

all drugs from china, india, nigeria must be banned from the nation ghana.
Fellow citizen. 11 years ago

Not the question of banning drugs from such countries but rather anyone who happens to be involved in any activity like this should face the law and he or she should be allowed to go free. We`re animals but not human beings f ...
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Not the question of banning drugs from such countries but rather anyone who happens to be involved in any activity like this should face the law and he or she should be allowed to go free. We`re animals but not human beings from the way we reason. Animals might be better off than a black African.
xyz 11 years ago

don't know when Ghanaians will learn from this 419 countries? Nigeria, china and india!. when you kill one illegal miner the chiness will kills 1000 people through this kind od substandard drug, as for the idians am not going ...
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don't know when Ghanaians will learn from this 419 countries? Nigeria, china and india!. when you kill one illegal miner the chiness will kills 1000 people through this kind od substandard drug, as for the idians am not going to say it because they are the worst country to do business with. I don't expect anything better from these hopeless nija fools.
BETTY 11 years ago

WHERE ARE THE SO CALLED BOOK MEN ?
ONLY CHASING SMALL SMALL GIRLS

WHERE ARE THE SO CALLED BOOK MEN ?
ONLY CHASING SMALL SMALL GIRLS
Fellow citizen. 11 years ago

They might be looking for you so make yourself available to them and they`d turn from the wrong to right.

They might be looking for you so make yourself available to them and they`d turn from the wrong to right.
JAMES Y 11 years ago

Allowing the private sector to flourish in Ghana's economy, businesses owned by greedy Ghanaians from Ashanti region, would kill fellow Ghanaians for profits in their businesses. They are known to have killed their uncles to ...
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Allowing the private sector to flourish in Ghana's economy, businesses owned by greedy Ghanaians from Ashanti region, would kill fellow Ghanaians for profits in their businesses. They are known to have killed their uncles to inherit their estates. They think money is everything to them; how shallow their minds are!
Kwabena Appiah 11 years ago

Where in the write up did it say the company belong to an Ashanti. Stop this nonscense and let's find solutions to the country's problems.

I will not be surprise if they are doing this to distort someone's business. ...
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Where in the write up did it say the company belong to an Ashanti. Stop this nonscense and let's find solutions to the country's problems.

I will not be surprise if they are doing this to distort someone's business. Since the government does not tell the truth what is there to say that what the FDA is saying here is true.
Kow Amissah 11 years ago

These cases should be taken seriously and the offenders involved punished severely. Only God knows how many innocent people have died out of this. Our law makers should be worried about this.

These cases should be taken seriously and the offenders involved punished severely. Only God knows how many innocent people have died out of this. Our law makers should be worried about this.
Yaw Adu-Asare 11 years ago

At least we have people in plkaces of responsibility who seem to be active on the job, for a change.

At least we have people in plkaces of responsibility who seem to be active on the job, for a change.
nsem pii 11 years ago

HOPE YOU GUYS ST YOUR BUTTS OUT AND WORK LIKE FDA DID.

HOPE YOU GUYS ST YOUR BUTTS OUT AND WORK LIKE FDA DID.
@@@@@@B 11 years ago

where is this country heading guys?
God help us all.

where is this country heading guys?
God help us all.
Fellow citizen. 11 years ago

God helps those who help themselves. Don`t expect God to help you when you aren`t ready to help yourself.

God helps those who help themselves. Don`t expect God to help you when you aren`t ready to help yourself.
KWAME, USA 11 years ago

As a Pharmacist in the U.S., I can only say Ghana is truly a mess. As always, the case is dead on arrival.

As a Pharmacist in the U.S., I can only say Ghana is truly a mess. As always, the case is dead on arrival.
APIA 11 years ago

THE FDA MIGHT HAVE DISCOVERED WATERED DOWN VERSIONS OF THE LISTED DRUGS, HOWEVER, THE FUNCTION OF THE DRUG OXYTOCIN IS NOT TO STOP POSTPARTUM BLEEDING. THE WRITERS SHOULD CONSULT EXPERTS, PHARMACISTS,
PHYSICIANS, ETC. IN ...
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THE FDA MIGHT HAVE DISCOVERED WATERED DOWN VERSIONS OF THE LISTED DRUGS, HOWEVER, THE FUNCTION OF THE DRUG OXYTOCIN IS NOT TO STOP POSTPARTUM BLEEDING. THE WRITERS SHOULD CONSULT EXPERTS, PHARMACISTS,
PHYSICIANS, ETC. IN THIS CASE BEFORE REPORTING.
onkle tony-hamburg 11 years ago

Unbelievable how on earth could these companies deceive ghanaians with such fake drugs God have mercy on the poor ghanaian consumer.Lots of commodities should be checked to avoid illness among the folks.

Unbelievable how on earth could these companies deceive ghanaians with such fake drugs God have mercy on the poor ghanaian consumer.Lots of commodities should be checked to avoid illness among the folks.
Nyansa 11 years ago

These importers are the people who with fat bibles in hand will sit in the front pews of churches and be throwing white handkerchiefs in the air every Sunday morning. Their hearts are as dark as that of the devil itself. This ...
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These importers are the people who with fat bibles in hand will sit in the front pews of churches and be throwing white handkerchiefs in the air every Sunday morning. Their hearts are as dark as that of the devil itself. This is a far worse crime than armed robbery itself. How can people be so devilish for the sake of money? Very soon they will start throwing their NDC/NPP ties and the whole criminality will be thrown out of the window. We are finished Ghanaians if such people living with us. Police please for once dont look back, save us the vulnerable. I am utterly disgusted. Murderes, hell is your destiny. How?
Another African Patriot 11 years ago

These drugs are made in China. How long do we sit down for the Chinese to harm our country on all fronts.
Ghana awake!

These drugs are made in China. How long do we sit down for the Chinese to harm our country on all fronts.
Ghana awake!
JUSTICE 11 years ago

LOCK THEM UP. THIS IS PREMEDITATED MURDER DRESSED UP US GREED. AND WHAT IS MORE, The owner of Lymens Medical Supplies Limited has failed to provide the addresses of these companies to the FDA while efforts by the FDA to get t ...
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LOCK THEM UP. THIS IS PREMEDITATED MURDER DRESSED UP US GREED. AND WHAT IS MORE, The owner of Lymens Medical Supplies Limited has failed to provide the addresses of these companies to the FDA while efforts by the FDA to get the addresses of these companies yielded no results raising the suspicion of the non-existence of the said companies. LOCK THE OWNER UP ALONG WITH ANY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WORK THERE. IF THE GET SICK, GIVE THEM SOME OF THE MEDICINE. EVIL PEOPLE.
lydia 11 years ago

why should these people do this inhumane act? for the love of money is the root of all evil. God save us women from this canker.

why should these people do this inhumane act? for the love of money is the root of all evil. God save us women from this canker.

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