Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has recalled faulty Yaz Plus birth control pill packs.
COURTESY: Get My PillThe South African Health Products Regulatory Authority
(SAHPRA) has reported a quality issue concerning batch WEW96J, which was
distributed between 9 and 24 November 2023. The issue involves an incorrect
arrangement of tablets within some packs, which may affect the efficacy of this
batch.
“Instead of containing 24 pink film-coated hormone tablets
and four orange hormone-free tablets, the affected packs contain 24 light
orange hormone-free tablets and four pink film-coated hormone tablets.SAHPRA is
collaborating with the manufacturer, Bayer, to ensure a speedy recall,” read
the statement.
SAHPRA CEO, Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, said the
recall is necessary to protect the public from the affected batch's potential
ineffectiveness.
“We urge members of the public who have Yaz Plus batch
number WEW96J to discontinue use and to return the packaging to their
pharmacists for a replacement with a pack from an unaffected batch or a
refund,” she urged consumers.
Women using this contraceptive are urged to check the batch
number of their current tablet packs, discontinue use, return affected packs to
their pharmacist, and consult their healthcare professional.
Done By: Bush Radio News reporter
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