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Cofepris medication safety alerts in Mexico

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2026-10-08 02:06 UTC → 2026-10-27 02:27 UTC · added removed

Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) has issued multiple health alerts regarding the presence of falsified, adulterated, and counterfeit medications in the country. Initial alerts identified irregularities in widely used products including Saizen, Bedoyecta, Buscapina Compositum, and Granulox. Specific issues included failed sterility tests, lack of official distribution records, altered expiration dates, and non-existent packaging formats. Cofepris noted that the safety, quality, and efficacy of these products could not be guaranteed due to unknown manufacturing and storage conditions. Subsequent alerts expanded the scope to include adulterated oral solutions, such as ADerogyl, which lacked expiration dates on certain ampoules. Additionally, counterfeit versions of specialized medications were identified, including Darzalex for bone marrow cancer and Simponi for rheumatoid arthritis. In these cases, manufacturers reported that certain batch numbers had no official manufacturing or release records. Authorities Recent updates have advised intensified the public focus on Saizen 20 mg, an injectable somatropin used for growth disorders. Merck Biopharma Distribution identified several irregular batches, including lot BA054637, which showed a modified expiration date and distributors failed sterility tests, and lots BA010812 and KW010374, which failed sterility tests and were not distributed by the authorized company. Further counterfeit Saizen lots, such as EC179361, BA088217, and AB003660, have also been flagged. Authorities advise the public to avoid these irregular products to mitigate potential health risks. informal sources like street markets or unverified online platforms.

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  1. 2026-10-27 02:27 UTC Cofepris medication safety alerts in Mexico
  2. 2026-10-08 02:06 UTC Cofepris medication safety alerts in Mexico

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