E-drug: Registration of generic misoprostol
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Can anyone explain me why a ministry of health is annoyed that a company
does not want to register their drug. I would understand if it was that they
don't want to sell their drug. Registration is a supposed safeguard against
misuse, quality etc... of drugs. If the MOH is already convinced about the
use and the need of misoprostol why don't they register it (free !) and
therefore allow import.
I might miss something. Thank you for explaining.
Misoprostol is considered an effective, safe and affordable
medication for cervix dilatation prior to surgical abortion
in South Africa. The original company is not willing to register
that indication, so the MOH is looking for a generic manufacturer.
Who knows one?
** Jerome Sclafer ---- e-mail: jeromejet@easynet.fr **
** La revue Prescrire -- member of the editorial team **
** BP 459 - 75527 France Cedex 11 **
** Prescrire tel: +33 1 4700 9445 fax: +33 1 4807 8732 **
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