Hepatitis B Vaccines: Genuine vs Counterfeit - Insights from Uganda National Drug Authority

Explore the difference between genuine and counterfeit Hepatitis B vaccines in Uganda, as detailed by the National Drug Authority. Learn about the authorized vaccine on the market, counterfeit batch numbers, fake addresses on invoices/receipts, and the availability of vaccines in private sectors. Stay vigilant about your health and follow NDA for safe drug practices.

• Hepatitis B Vaccines
• Counterfeit
• Uganda National Drug Authority
• Genuine vs Counterfeit
• Health Awareness

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1. AUTHORISED HEPATITIS B VACCINE ON THE MARKET Manufactured by Serum Institute, India. Supplied in the Multi dose (10ml) Hepatitis B Vaccines (rDNA). Importer - Norvik Enterprises Ltd Batch number Manufacturing and expiry dates Shelf-life of 3 years Two purple bands (top and bottom) on the label Strictly supplied to public (government) sector bearing the words, Government of Uganda, Not for sale 1 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

2. Counterfeit HEPATITIS B VACCINE Batch Numbers 035L3004 MFG.: May 2015 EXP.: Sep 2018 035L5012 MFG.: date not indicated EXP.: Oct 2018 035L 6010 MFG.: May 2016 EXP.: April 2019 035L5010 MFG.: date not indicated EXP.: Sep 2019 035L6005 MFG.: date not indicated EXP.: 09/2019 035L 5017 MFG.: date not indicated Exp.: Oct 2019 035L5013 MFG.: 11/2017 EXP.: 01/2020 035L006 MFG.: Mar 2016 EXP.: Feb 2020 035L7037 MFG.: 10/2017 EXP.: 9/2020 2 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

3. Counterfeit HEPATITIS B VACCINE All had batch numbers and expiry dates but some had no manufacturing dates. Shelf life varies from the 3 years on the genuine product. Words on vial can be easily rubbed off. 3 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

4. Fake addresses on the invoices/receipts Bought from unlicensed dealers with fake addresses on the invoices/receipts, and supplied to private health facilities 4 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

5. Fake addresses on the invoices/receipts 5 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

6. Hepatitis B Vaccine available in the private sector The only Hepatitis B Vaccine from Institute available in the private sector is the 1 ml ampoule which has two green bands on the label. Serum India of 6 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

7. AUTHORISED HEPATITIS B VACCINE ON THE MARKET 7 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA

8. BE VIGILANT ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THAT OF OTHERS. Safe Drugs Save Lives Follow us on - Toll free line 0800 101 999 ndaug@nda.or.ug Uganda National Drug Authority @UNDAuthority www.nda.or.ug 8 NATIONAL DRUG AUTHORITY-UGANDA