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07-01-2008, 05:20 PM
The Customs Department (DGA) has denied claims by one of its officials, Claudio Almonte, who said that 70% of pharmacies were selling fake drugs. Almonte also said that more than RD$600 million in fake drugs entered the DR last year. In a press release the DGA explained that Almonte's claims were exaggerated, adding that he was not qualified to give that type of information. The press release did acknowledge that there were fake drugs floating around the pharmaceutical market, but that it was impossible that 70% of pharmacies were selling fakes.
In related news, the Pharmaceutical Department at the Ministry of Public Health has already closed four pharmacies for selling unauthorized goods. Officials at the Department assure the public that the situation is under control and that illegal pharmaceuticals that have entered are being tracked.
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In related news, the Pharmaceutical Department at the Ministry of Public Health has already closed four pharmacies for selling unauthorized goods. Officials at the Department assure the public that the situation is under control and that illegal pharmaceuticals that have entered are being tracked.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#3)