Valenzuela shutters store selling fake paracetamolThe FDA warned the public to be wary of fake paracetamols, which can be distinguished from authentic ones which are lighter in color. MANILA, Philippines — The Valenzuela City government yesterday announced it would crack down on stores selling fake medicines amid a rise in demand due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. The city government said it shut down a sari-sari store in Barangay Malinta after it was reportedly found to be selling counterfeit Biogesic tablets. In its bulletin last Wednesday, Valenzuela recorded 36,745 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 35,073 recoveries, 850 deaths and 822 new cases. City Ordinance 0959 bars unvaccinated residents from leaving their homes unless it is to avail themselves of essential goods and services.

Source: Philippine Star January 07, 2022 17:15 UTC