{"id":27480,"date":"2014-10-02T00:21:31","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T16:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=27480"},"modified":"2014-10-02T00:21:31","modified_gmt":"2014-10-01T16:21:31","slug":"health-canada-bans-some-drug-imports-from-india-cites-quality-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2014\/10\/02\/health-canada-bans-some-drug-imports-from-india-cites-quality-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Canada bans some drug imports from India; cites quality concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OTTAWA — Health Canada says it is banning imports of some medications and drug ingredients produced in India due to concerns about quality.<\/p>\n

The agency took the action against Apotex Pharmachem India, Apotex Research Private Ltd. and IPCA Laboratories.<\/p>\n

It says is has “significant concerns” with the manner in which research data is collected and reported, raising serious doubts about quality and safety.<\/p>\n

The agency says until it is satisfied that production processes at the three sites meet international standards, it will keep these products off the market.<\/p>\n

Health Canada stresses there are “no specific safety issues” with products now on the market from those companies, nor has a recall been requested.<\/p>\n

It adds that consumers should not make any change to their medication without first consulting with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n

Health Canada also said certain medically necessary products may be excluded from the ban on the condition they are tested by an independent third party.<\/p>\n

The move follows a recent report that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned imports from an Apotex factory in Bangalore after discovering problems there.<\/p>\n

But the Toronto Star investigation suggested Health Canada’s attempt to ban imports from the facility was ignored by the company and that the now-banned drugs continued to be sold in Canadian pharmacies.<\/p>\n

A full list of the banned medications and ingredients has been posted on the Health Canada website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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