24.11.2024
3:13
The
Medicines
Control
Authority
of
Zimbabwe
(MCAZ)
has
recalled
a
batch
of
YAZ
PLUS
contraceptive
tablets
due
to
a
manufacturing
mistake
that
could
affect
safety.
Richard
Rukwata,
MCAZ’s
director-general,
said
the
affected
batch
(WEW961J),
made
by
Bayer
in
South
Africa,
had
incorrect
tablet
arrangements.
Instead
of
24
pink
hormone
tablets
and
4
orange
hormone-free
tablets,
some
packs
had
24
orange
tablets
and
4
pink
tablets.
Said
Rukwata:
This
recall
is
a
precautionary
measure
to
protect
public
health.
Non-compliance
with
product
quality
specifications
can
lead
to
a
loss
of
efficacy
and
the
affected
contraceptive
may
not
provide
the
intended
protection.
We
urge
all
stakeholders
to
take
immediate
action.
Rukwata
urged
wholesalers,
pharmacies,
clinics,
and
hospitals
to
isolate
the
affected
batch
and
work
closely
with
Bayer
and
local
distributors.
He
also
advised
consumers
using
the
contraceptive
to
check
the
batch
number
on
their
packs. He
said:
If
you
find
batch
WEW961J,
stop
using
it
immediately,
return
it
to
your
pharmacist,
and
consult
a
healthcare
professional
for
alternatives.
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