{"id":101025,"date":"2024-11-23T13:36:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T11:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/batch-of-family-planning-pills-recalled-in-zimbabwe-due-incorrect-tablet-arrangement"},"modified":"2024-11-23T15:50:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T13:50:43","slug":"batch-of-family-planning-pills-recalled-in-zimbabwe-due-incorrect-tablet-arrangement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/batch-of-family-planning-pills-recalled-in-zimbabwe-due-incorrect-tablet-arrangement","title":{"rendered":"Batch Of Family Planning Pills Recalled In Zimbabwe Due Incorrect Tablet Arrangement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has recalled a batch of YAZ PLUS contraceptive tablets due to a manufacturing mistake that could affect safety.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Rukwata, MCAZ\u2019s director-general, said the affected batch (WEW961J), made by Bayer in South Africa, had incorrect tablet arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of 24 pink hormone tablets and 4 orange hormone-free tablets, some packs had 24 orange tablets and 4 pink tablets. Said Rukwata:<\/p>\n<p>This recall is a precautionary measure to protect public health. Non-compliance with product quality specifications can lead to a loss of efficacy and the affected contraceptive may not provide the intended protection. We urge all stakeholders to take immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>Rukwata urged wholesalers, pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals to isolate the affected batch and work closely with Bayer and local distributors.<\/p>\n<p>He also advised consumers using the contraceptive to check the batch number on their packs. He said:<\/p>\n<p>If you find batch WEW961J, stop using it immediately, return it to your pharmacist, and consult a healthcare professional for alternatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has recalled a batch of YAZ PLUS contraceptive tablets due to a manufacturing mistake that could affect safety. Richard Rukwata, MCAZ\u2019s director-general, said the affected batch (WEW961J), made by Bayer in South Africa, had incorrect tablet arrangements. 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