Nghe An suspends a pharmacy for 'overcharging' on mask prices
(Baonghean.vn) - Although the normal selling price is only 50,000 VND/box, this pharmacy "rips off" it by 125,000 VND.
On the morning of February 3, Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of Nghe An Department of Health said that the unit has just issued a decision to suspend the pharmaceutical business activities of Nhan Hoa Thanh Dat Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, headquartered at No. 1, Cao Thang Street, Hong Son Ward, Vinh City.
The reason for the suspension is failure to comply with the Government's directive on not taking advantage of the epidemic to increase prices of masks and medical supplies to prevent the epidemic.
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| In recent days, the price of masks in Nghe An has increased. |
A day ago, the Director of Nghe An Department of Health directly inspected and discovered that Linh Chi 4 pharmacy located at Kiosk No. 34-35 Vinh Railway Station Market, Le Loi Ward, Vinh City was selling Luxury medical masks (2 pieces per pack) to customers for 30,000 VND. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a business license issued by the Department of Health, the facility could only present a business license; could not present invoices for importing masks and some other pharmaceutical products.
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| The working group made a record at Nhan Hoa Thanh Dat Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, No. 1 Cao Thang Street, Hong Son Ward, Vinh City. |
Regarding this matter, the Department of Health has also drawn up a record to impose a fine for not having an operating license.
At Nhan Hoa Thanh Dat Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, a box of antibacterial masks is sold for 125,000 VND/box/50 pieces. On normal days, each box costs 50,000 VND. This store also sells Dr.DND 70ml hand sanitizer for 60,000 VND/bottle (actually, the reporter updated the market price to be 24,000 VND/bottle).