Suspension of circulation and urgent recall of Turifaton drug

(Baonghean)- Pursuant to Official Dispatch No. 1719/QLD-CL dated February 13, 2012 of the Department of Drug Administration - Ministry of Health on Suspension of circulation and urgent recall of Turifaton film-coated tablets (active ingredient Dydrogesterone 10mg), blister pack of 20 tablets, box of 1 blister pack, Registration number: QLDB-172-10 manufactured by Ba Dinh Pharmaceutical Biology Joint Stock Company due to confusion in production materials. To ensure safety for users. Nghe An Department of Health directs:

1. Assign joint stock companies and limited liability companies trading in pharmaceuticals in Nghe An province to organize inspection, urgent and thorough recall and handling of the above-mentioned Turifaton drug in their distribution system.

2. Request the heads of medical examination and treatment units to inspect, suspend circulation, urgently recall and handle the above-mentioned Turifaton medicine in drug warehouses, counters, pharmacies and medicine cabinets under the management of the unit.

The Department of Health requests heads of units to implement and report the results of recall and handling to the Department of Health (Drug Management Department) before February 27, 2012.